Hillsdale College K-12 Classical Education Podcast
Episodes
David Diener: Preparing for a Teacher's First Year
27 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
David Diener, headmaster at Hillsdale Academy and lecturing professor of education at Hillsdale College, talks with host Scot Bertram about how a teac...
Seven Reasons We Teach History: Episode Three
23 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 third re...
Stephen Shipp: Promoting a Positive School Culture
20 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Shipp, headmaster at Seven Oaks Classical School in Ellettsville, Indiana, talk with host Scot Bertram about promoting a positive school cultu...
Seven Reasons We Teach History: Episode Two
16 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 second r...
Lyndsey Rariden: Setting Goals for Kindergarten Students
13 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lyndsey Rariden, kindergarten teacher and K-2 lead teacher at Founders Classical Academy of Leander (Leander, TX), joins host Scot Bertram to talk abo...
Seven Reasons We Teach History: Episode One
09 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 first re...
Sarah Kiesewetter: A Lifetime in Classical Education
06 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Kiesewetter, fifth grade teacher at Golden View Classical Academy in Golden, Colorado speaks with host Scot Bertram about about her experiences ...
Julie Apel: The Importance of Asking Good Questions
16 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Julie Apel, Dean of Grammar School, Dean of Women, and Sixth Grade Teacher at Founder's Classical Academy of Leander (Texas), speaks with host Scot Be...
Cris Chacon: A Classical Approach to Math and Physics
09 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Cris Chacon, physics and algebra teacher at Golden View Classical Academy in Golden, Colorado, speaks with host Scot Bertram about the classical appro...
Tomek Grzesiak: What Makes a Great Book Great?
02 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Tomek Grzesiak, an instructional coach at the Barney Charter School Initiative with a focus in literature, grammar,and composition, speaks with host S...
Michelle Johns: Partnering with the Barney Charter School Initiative
25 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Michelle Johns, student services coordinator and the English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) coordinator at Pineapple Cove Classical Academy in...
Ava Norman: How a Classical Education Prepared Me for College
18 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ava Norman, a freshman at the University of Texas who graduated in 2019 from Founders Classical Academy of Leander, speaks with host Scot Bertram and ...
Steve Lambert: A Veteran Discusses Veterans Day In Schools
11 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Lambert, principal at Treasure Valley Classical Academy and veteran of the U.S. Air Force, speaks with host Scot Bertram about his military serv...
Camrenne Van Scoyk on Teaching Music at a Classical School
04 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Camrenne Van Scoyk, music teacher at Golden View Classical Academy in Golden, Colorado, speaks with host Scot Bertram about the balance in the classro...
Jenny Pursell on Teaching Kindergarten & Seeing “the Lightbulb Moment" in Students
28 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jenny Pursell, kindergarten teacher at Seven Oaks Classical School in Ellettsville, Indiana, speaks with host Scot Bertram about teaching kindergarten...
Kyle & Tanja Swartz on Learning Alongside Their Children & the Impact of a Classical Education
21 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle & Tanja Swartz, parents of three students at Founders Classical Academy of Leander (Leander, Texas), along with a recent graduate now attending H...
Eric Coykendall on Hillsdale Classical Schools & Qualities of a Healthy Charter School
14 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Eric Coykendall, Associate Director with the Hillsdale College Barney Charter School Initiative (BCSI), speaks with host Scot Bertram about BCSI, the ...
John Ottinger on Teaching Literature & Beloved Books
07 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
John Ottinger, Assistant Principal at Pineapple Cove Classical Academy in Palm Bay, Florida, speaks with host Scot Bertram about teaching literature, ...
Abby Johnson on Mathematical Concepts and Making Math Interesting
30 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Abby Johnson, Math Teacher and Department Chair at Golden View Classical Academy in Golden, Colorado, speaks with host Scot Bertram about mathematical...
Rachel James on Foreign Language Instruction and Teaching Different Grades
23 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Rachel James, a teacher at Seven Oaks Classical School in Ellettsville, Indiana, speaks with host Scot Bertram about foreign language instruction, tea...
Jordan Adams on Working with Teachers and Making History Come Alive
16 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jordan Adams, an instructional coach with the Barney Charter School Initiative, speaks with host Scot Bertram about working with teachers, making hist...
Ali Pries on engaging students and teaching history
09 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ali Pries, Fourth Grade Teacher at Golden View Classical Academy in Golden, Colorado, speaks with host Scot Bertram about engaging students, teaching ...
Jean marie Contreras on studying math and being mission-centered
02 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jean marie Contreras, Director of Mathematics at Pineapple Cove Classical Academy in Florida, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the importance of stu...
Tabitha Loy on Addressing Parental Concerns and Encouraging Student Participation
26 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Tabitha Loy, Assistant Headmaster at Founders Classical Academy of Leander, TX, with host Scot Bertram about addressing parental concerns, encouraging...
Ben Beier on Motivating Students with Wonder and Love
19 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Beier, Assistant Professor of Education at Hillsdale College, speaks with host Scot Bertram on motivating students with wonder and love, books tha...
Robert Garrow on School Culture and Character Formation
12 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Robert Garrow, principal at Golden View Classical Academy in Golden, Colorado, speaks with host Scot Bertram about explaining classical education ...
Becky Holland on Teacher Training and Science Curricula
25 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Becky Holland, Associate Director of the Hillsdale College Barney Charter School Initiative, speaks with host Scot Bertram about teacher training, sci...