Hillsdale College K-12 Classical Education Podcast
Episodes
Leading Figures in Education: Michael Polanyi
27 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jon Fennell, Professor Emeritus of Education and former Dean of Social Sciences at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking ...
Ellen Condict: Poetry in High School
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ellen Condict, Instructor of Humanities at Hillsdale Academy and Adjunct Professor of English and Education at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bert...
Doug Sowers: The Leader's Perspective
14 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Doug Sowers, Headmaster at Founders Classical Academy of Leander, joins host Scot Bertram to share how he observes teachers, effective messaging again...
Kathleen O'Toole: Hillsdale College and K-12 Education
06 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kathleen O'Toole, Assistant Provost for K-12 Education at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to talk the work in the the K-12 Education progra...
Leading Figures in Education: Booker T. Washington
30 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Moreno, William and Berniece Grewcock Chair in Constitutional History, Professor of History, and Dean of Social Sciences at Hillsdale College, jo...
Salvatori Prize Winner: Sacred Heart Academy
23 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Each year Hillsdale College presents the Henry Salvatori Prize for Excellence in Teaching to honor an outstanding K-12 educational program. Sacred Hea...
2021 Outstanding Graduate Address: Golden View Classical Academy
19 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hear the 2021 Outstanding Graduate Address from Golden View Classical Academy in Golden (Colo.), presented by Mary Kate McCarthy.See omnystudio.com/li...
Salvatori Prize Finalist: Seven Oaks Classical School
16 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Each year Hillsdale College presents the Henry Salvatori Prize for Excellence in Teaching to honor an outstanding K-12 educational program. Seven Oaks...
Salvatori Prize Finalist: The Vanguard School
09 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Each year Hillsdale College presents the Henry Salvatori Prize for Excellence in Teaching to honor an outstanding K-12 educational program. The Vangua...
2021 Valedictorian Address: Hillsdale Academy
05 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hear the 2021 Valedictorian Address at Hillsdale Academy, presented by valedictorian Kiera Welden and Latin award winner Sofia Masukova-Kratt.See omny...
Leading Figures in Education: Alcuin
02 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Kear, former Latin and Greek teacher at Veritas Preparatory Academy in Phoenix (AZ), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking and teaching...
Josh Andrew: School Culture and Classical Teaching
26 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Josh Andrew, Dean of Academics at Atlanta Classical Academy, joins host Scot Bertram to talk about working with teachers and parents, the senior thesi...
Leading Figures in Education: Frederick Douglass
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Lucas Morel, Worsham Teaching Fellow at Hillsdale College's Van Andel Graduate School of Government in Washington, D.C. and a Professor of Politic...
2021 Valedictorian Address: Founders Classical Academy of Las Vegas
15 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hear the 2021 Valedictorian Address at Founders Classical Academy of Las Vegas (NV), presented by valedictorian Ashley Rider and salutatorian Sarah Sa...
Stephen Shipp: The Leader's Perspective
12 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Stephen Shipp, Headmaster at Seven Oaks Classical School in Ellettsville (IN), joins host Scot Bertram to talk about the most important part of be...
Leading Figures in Education: Homer
04 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Kern, President and CEO of the Circe Institute and a researcher into the world of classical education, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the t...
Mike Roberts: Insights from Hillsdale Academy
28 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Roberts, Assistant Headmaster at Hillsdale Academy in Hillsdale (MI), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss how to cultivate a strong school culture...
Nathan Schlueter: Teaching Civil Discourse and Martin Luther King
20 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nathan Schlueter, Professor of Philosophy and Religion at Hillsdale College and author of the book ONE DREAM OR TWO: JUSTICE IN AMERICA AND IN THE THO...
Jenny Mulvey: Teaching Science in the Elementary Years
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jenny Mulvey, Fourth Grade Teacher Golden View Classical Academy in Golden (CO), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the goal of science class in the e...
Timm Petersen: Discipline and Choice
06 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Please take our short survey, found here: https://hillsdale.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eb2OeuRgB3PJFUGTimm Petersen, Assistant Principal at Golden ...
Michael Berndt: Teaching Classically
30 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Please take our short survey, found here: https://hillsdale.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eb2OeuRgB3PJFUGMichael Berndt, Academic Dean at Founders Cla...
John Kersting: The Good of Competition
23 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Please take our short survey, found here: https://hillsdale.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eb2OeuRgB3PJFUGJohn Kersting, Network Athletic Director at V...
Matthew Nolan: On Your First Two Years of Teaching
16 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Please take our short survey, found here: https://hillsdale.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eb2OeuRgB3PJFUGMatthew Nolan, a sixth and seventh grade math...
Leading Figures in Education: Charlotte Mason
09 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Please take our short survey, found here: https://hillsdale.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eb2OeuRgB3PJFUGJason Barney, Principal at Coram Deo Academy ...
Matt Spalding: The 1776 Report
02 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Please take our short survey, found here: https://hillsdale.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eb2OeuRgB3PJFUGMatt Spalding, Vice President of Washington O...
David Diener: Avoiding Reactionary Education
25 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Please take our short survey, found here: https://hillsdale.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eb2OeuRgB3PJFUGDavid Diener, Headmaster at Hillsdale Academy...
Leading Figures in Education: Alasdair MacIntyre
18 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Please take our short survey, found here: https://hillsdale.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eb2OeuRgB3PJFUGDr. Jonathan Sanford, Provost and Professor o...
Michael Berndt: Teaching the Ancients in Science Class Today
11 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Please take our short survey, found here: https://hillsdale.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eb2OeuRgB3PJFUGMichael Berndt, Dean of Upper School at Found...
Leading Figures in Education: W. E. B. Du Bois
04 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Please take our short survey, found here: https://hillsdale.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eb2OeuRgB3PJFUGDavid Withun, head of school at Jacksonville ...
Tomek Grzesiak: Writing as Imitation
28 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Please take our short survey, found here: https://hillsdale.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eb2OeuRgB3PJFUGTomek Grzesiak, Assistant Director of the Bar...
Leading Figures in Education: Martin Luther
21 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Please take our short survey, found here: https://hillsdale.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eb2OeuRgB3PJFUGKorey Maas, Associate Professor of History at...
Alex Johnson: Reforming P.E. Class in Schools Today
14 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Alex Johnson, Athletic Director at Prescott Junior High (Modesto, CA), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss what a P.E. class should look like today, ho...
Leading Figures in Education: Martin Buber
07 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan Gregg, Visiting Assistant Professor of Education at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking and teaching of Martin...
Julie Apel: Challenges in Teaching Composition
28 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Julie Apel, Dean of Grammar School and Composition Teacher at Founders Classical Academy of Leander (TX), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the chall...
Leading Figures in Education: Plato
21 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Thomas West, Professor of Politics at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking and teaching of Plato.See omnystudio.com/...
Leading Figures in Education: Louise Cowan
14 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Bainard Cowan, Professor of Literature at the University of Dallas, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking and teaching of Louise Cowan.S...
Sarah Kiesewetter: Writing for School; Writing for Life
07 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Kiesewetter, Fifth Grade Teacher at Golden View Classical Academy in Golden (CO), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the importance of writing, ...
Leading Figures in Education: Don Bosco
31 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Eric Demeuse, Headmaster at Chesterton Academy of Milwaukee. joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking and teaching of Don Bosco.See omnystu...
Andrew Jimenez: What is Writing to a 5th Grader?
24 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Jimenez, Fifth Grade Teacher at Founders Classical Academy in Lewisville (TX), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss teaching writing to fifth gra...
Leading Figures in Education: Eva Brann
17 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Lindquist, Fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking and teaching of Eva Brann.See omnystudio...
Doug Sowers: Notes on the Teaching Profession
11 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Doug Sowers, headmaster at Founders Classical Academy of Leander (Texas), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the impact of classical education, the ro...
Ellen Condict: Writing as the Measure of One’s Education
27 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ellen Condict, Upper-School Literature Instructor at Hillsdale Academy and Adjunct Professor Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss why...
Leading Figures in Education: Thomas More
20 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Smith, Dean of Humanities and Temple Family Chair of English Literature at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking ...
Leading Figures in Education: Christopher Dawson
13 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Brad Birzer, Professor of History and Russell Amos Kirk Chair in American Studies at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinkin...
Nathan McClallen: Successful P.E.
06 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nathan McClallen, athletic director and lead PE teacher at Founders Classical Academy of Leander (TX) joins host Scot Bertram to discuss what a succes...
Leading Figures in Education: Mortimer Adler
29 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Erik Ellis, Research Fellow at The Center for Thomas More at the University of Dallas and on faculty in philosophy at the University of the Andes in S...
Leading Figures in Education: Neil Postman
22 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
David Diener, Headmaster of Hillsdale Academy and Lecturing Professor of Education at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinki...
Josh Andrew: Teaching Classically
16 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Josh Andrew, Dean of Academics at Atlanta Classical Academy in Atlanta (GA), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss teaching classically, developing a cur...
Leading Figures in Education: John Dewey
11 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jon Fennell, Professor Emeritus of Education and former Dean of Social Sciences at Hillsdale College joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking a...
Leading Figures in Education: Jean-Jacques Rousseau
26 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Zachary Bennett, Research Associate in the Department of Political Science at Michigan State University, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinki...
Brad Richardson: Teaching Epics
18 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Brad Richardson, from Ascent Classical Academy in Douglas County (CO), talks with host Scot Bertram about the teaching epics and how students respond ...
Leading Figures in Education: C.S. Lewis
13 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lou Markos, Professor in English at Houston Baptist University, where he also holds the Robert H. Ray Chair in Humanities, joins host Scot Bertram to ...
Kurt Kirner: The Science Behind a Good Physical Education
29 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kurt Kirner, assistant professor of sports studies and head swimming and diving coach at Hillsdale College, talks with host Scot Bertram about the Sci...
Leading Figures in Education: Maria Montessori
20 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Kear, teacher at Veritas Preparatory Academy in Phoenix (AZ) joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking and teaching of Maria Montessori.See...
Andrew Holm: Making the Most of Virtual Education
16 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Holm, Latin teacher at Hillsdale Academy in Hillsdale (Michigan), talks with host Scot Bertram about making the most of virtual education and o...
Leading Figures in Education: John Henry Newman
07 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. David Whalen, Associate Vice President for Curriculum & Professor of English at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking...
Joshua Thomas: Student Thoughts on Senior Thesis Project
27 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Joshua Thomas, a graduate of Founders Classical Academy of Lewisville (Texas) and a sophomore at the University of North Texas, talks with host Scot B...
Charlotte Taylor: Student Thoughts on Senior Thesis Project
19 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Charlotte Taylor, a graduate of Atlanta Classical Academy, and an incoming freshman at the University of Georgia, talks with host Scot Bertram about t...
Brandon Misko: A Teacher’s Journey From Year 1 to Year 8
17 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Brandon Misko is a chemistry and physics teacher at Founders Classical Academy in Lewisville (Texas), where he has worked since the school's inception...
Rebecca Fox: Student Thoughts on Senior Thesis Project
13 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rebecca Fox, a graduate of Golden View Classical Academy (Colorado) and an incoming freshman at Colorado School of Mines, talks with host Scot Bertram...
Josette Bowe: Student Thoughts on Senior Thesis Project
05 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Josette Bowe, a graduate of Founders Classical Academy in Lewisville (Texas)and entering her second year at the University of North Texas, talks with ...
Amanda Gilmore: Teaching Literature Classically
02 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Amanda Gilmore, literature teacher at Golden View Classical Academy (Colorado), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss working in classical education, get...
Mary Cid: Student Thoughts on Senior Thesis Project
29 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mary Cid, a graduate of Founders Classical Academy in Leander (Texas) and rising sophomore at the University of Texas at Austin, talks with host Scot ...
Nathan McClallen: Bringing Back Physical Education
27 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nathan McClallen, athletic director and lead PE teacher at Founders Classical Academy of Leander (Texas), talks with host Scot Bertram about why PE is...
Five Things to Look For in a Math Curriculum: Episode 5
19 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nicholis Wagner, assistant director of the Barney Charter School Initiative, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the fifth thing to look for in a math ...
Five Things to Look For in a Math Curriculum: Episode 4
19 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nicholis Wagner, assistant director of the Barney Charter School Initiative, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the fourth thing to look for in a math...
Five Things to Look For in a Math Curriculum: Episode 3
19 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nicholis Wagner, assistant director of the Barney Charter School Initiative, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the third thing to look for in a math ...
Five Things to Look For in a Math Curriculum: Episode 2
19 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nicholis Wagner, assistant director of the Barney Charter School Initiative, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the second thing to look for in a math...
Five Things to Look For in a Math Curriculum: Episode 1
19 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nicholis Wagner, assistant director of the Barney Charter School Initiative, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the first thing to look for in a math ...
Natalie Spangler: Student Thoughts on Senior Thesis Project
15 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Natalie Spangler, graduate of Atlanta Classical Academy and rising sophomore at Washington and Lee University, talks with host Scot Bertram about the ...
Jennifer Martin: Teaching Classically
12 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jennifer Martin, literature teacher at Northwest Arkansas Classical Academy in Bentonville (Arkansas), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss working in c...
Kenneth Hergenrader: Student Insight on Senior Thesis Project
09 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kenneth Hergenrader, graduate of Founders Classical Academy of Lewisville (Texas) and incoming freshmen at Texas A & M, talks with host Scot Bertram a...
Stephen Shipp: What Makes Classical Education Unique
05 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Shipp, headmaster at Seven Oaks Classical School in Ellettsville, Indiana, talks with host Scot Bertram about what makes classical education u...
Brandon Muri: Biggest Classroom Challenges
28 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Brandon Muri, literature teacher at Founders Academy of Las Vegas, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss his biggest classroom challenges, the role of pa...
Anna Swartz: Student Thoughts on Senior Thesis Project
18 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Anna Swartz, graduate of Founders Classical Academy in Leander (Texas) and soon to be a sophomore at Hillsdale College, talks with host Scot Bertram a...
David Diener: Leading a Classical School
14 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
David Diener, headmaster at Hillsdale Academy and lecturing professor of education at Hillsdale College, talks with host Scot Bertram about choosing t...
Katrien Langedyk: Student Thoughts on Senior Thesis Project
10 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Katrien Langedyk, graduate of Golden View Classical Academy (Colorado) and incoming freshman at Hillsdale College, talks with host Scot Bertram about ...
Elizabeth Hughes: Student Thoughts on Senior Thesis Process
03 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Elizabeth Hughes, a former student at Founder's Classical Academy of Leander (Texas) and now sophomore at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram t...
Kathleen O'Toole: New BCSI Master and Lead Teacher Program
31 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Kathleen O'Toole, assistant provost for K-12 education at Hillsdale College, overseeing the College's K-12 efforts, including the Barney Charter S...
Michael Nikkila: Teaching High School Remotely
28 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Nikkila, high school teacher at Hillsdale Academy (Michigan), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss what it's been like to teach high school stud...
Deanna Ducher: Preserving the Classical Approach in Distance Learning
24 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Deanna Ducher, high school teacher at Hillsdale Academy (Michigan), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss how to preserve the classical approach in dista...
Carie Brown: Teaching Kindergarten Remotely
21 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Carie Brown, kindergarten at Hillsdale Academy (Michigan), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss what it's been like to teach her students remotely durin...
Sarah Caucutt: Adapting to Distance Learning
17 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Caucutt, a third grade teacher at Golden View Classical Academy (Golden, CO), talks with host Scot Bertram about tips and advice to adapt to dis...
Kathleen O'Toole: National Charter School Week
10 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Kathleen O'Toole, assistant provost for K-12 education at Hillsdale College, overseeing the College's K-12 efforts, including the Barney Charter S...
Jason Caros: Recognizing and Appreciating Teachers
03 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jason Caros, headmaster at Founder's Classical Academy of Lewisville (Texas), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss ways to recognize and honor teachers,...
Naomi Schaefer Riley: Maybe It’s Time to Stop Emergency Parenting
26 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Naomi Schaefer Riley, a senior fellow at the Independent Women’s Forum and a resident fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, talks with host S...
Becky Holland: COVID-19 and Learning at Home
12 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Becky Holland, director of curriculum and instruction for the Barney Charter School Initiative, talks with host Scot Bertram about learning at home in...
Michael Berndt: Online Classical Education
05 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Berndt, academic dean at Founders Classical Academy of Leander (Texas) talks with host Scot Bertram about the process of transferring a classi...
Joy Pullmann: Strategies For Working From Home With Children
30 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Joy Pullmann, Hillsdale graduate and executive editor of The Federalist, talks with host Scot Bertram about 14 strategies for working from home with c...
Mike Roberts: Athletics in Classical Education
22 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Roberts, assistant headmaster and athletic director at Hillsdale Academy (Hillsdale, MI), talks with host Scot Bertram about developing and susta...
Susan Provenza: Parental Involvement in Education
16 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Susan Provenza, headmaster of Northwest Arkansas Classical Academy in Bentonville, Arkansas, talks with host Scot Bertram about parental involvement i...
Matthew Mehan: How To Appreciate Poetry
08 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Matthew Mehan, director of academic programs and Worsham Teaching Fellow at Hillsdale in D.C., talks with host Scot Bertram about ways to apprecia...
Michael Berndt: Why Study Science?
02 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Berndt, high school science and literature teacher at Founders Classical Academy of Leander (Leander, TX), talks with host Scot Bertram about ...
PG Grzesiak: Physical Education in a Classical School
24 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
PG Grzesiak, instructional coach for physical education with the Barney Charter School Initiative, talks with host Scot Bertram about what classical p...
Seven Reasons We Teach History: Episode Seven
20 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jordan Adams, associate director of instructional resources with the Barney Charter School Initiative, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the seventh ...
Robert Garrow: Finding the Right School Fit
17 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Robert Garrow, principal of Golden View Classical Academy in Golden, Colorado talks with host Scot Bertram about finding the right school fit, pro...
Seven Reasons We Teach History: Episode Six
13 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jordan Adams, associate director of instructional resources with the Barney Charter School Initiative, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the sixth re...
Oscar Ortiz: The Teaching Profession
10 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Oscar Ortiz, headmaster at Founders Classical Academy of Schertz in Texas talks with host Scot Bertram about determining whether teaching is the right...
Seven Reasons We Teach History: Episode Five
06 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jordan Adams, associate director of instructional resources with the Barney Charter School Initiative, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the fifth re...
Seven Reasons We Teach History: Episode Four
30 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jordan Adams, associate director of instructional resources with the Barney Charter School Initiative, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the fourth r...