Hillsdale College K-12 Classical Education Podcast

Nathan McClallen, Athletic Director and Lead P.E. Teacher at Valor Public Charter Schools of Austin (Texas), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss why all students should see themselves as athletes, changing a student's mindset to see that everyone has athletic potential, and motivating students to be the best athlete they can be. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Withun, Head of School at Jacksonville Classical Academy in Jacksonville (Fla.), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the responsibilities of a head of school prior to opening, establishing the school culture that you want among your student body, and educating informing parents about what they should expect at your school. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ian Atherton, Upper School Humanities Teacher at Golden View Classical Academy in Golden (Colo.), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss how to cultivate a taste for great books in students, what a grading system should look like for literature course, and how to convince students to offer opinions and take part in conversations in class. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Maltbie, Headmaster at Sacred Heart Academy in Grand Rapids (Mich.) joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the arc of Catholic education in America and what is necessary for the rebirth of Catholic classical education in the country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zach Good, Dean of Faculty and Curriculum at Sacred Heart Academy in Grand Rapids (Mich.) joins host Scot Bertram to define what we mean by "moral imagination," why fairy tales are good teachers, and the desire for learning about truth in the world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dani Almeyda, owner of Original Strength, joins host Scot Bertram to talk about movement and the brain, the relationship between physical ability and mental ability, and how movements can be implemented in P.E. classes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Nolan is entering his fourth year of teaching overall and his first at Hillsdale Academy, where he'll be teaching sixth grade. He joins host Scot Bertram to talk about how a first year teacher should begin their approach to teaching, learning from those teachers around you, and defining professionalism for a new teacher. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brandon Muri, Upper School Literature Teacher at Lake Country Classical Academy in Oconomowoc (Wisc.), joins host Scot Bertram as part of our "Epic Poems" series. Muri discusses BEOWOLF. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eric Coykendall, Director of Operations for Hillsdale K-12 Education, joins host Scot Bertram to talk about what support is available for Hillsdale K-12 member schools, opportunities to license the Hillsdale K-12 curriculum, and online resources that are available. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jordan Adams, Civic Education Specialist at Hillsdale College K-12 Education, talks with host Scot Bertram about the one-year anniversary of the release of the 1776 Curriculum, responds to critiques, and shares results from a recent study of civics curriculums. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jed Hartings, board president of Cincinnati Classical Academy in Cincinnati (Ohio), joins host Scot Bertram to talk about what it's like to found a Hillsdale K-12 school, how to recruit others to join the effort, and the tough search to find the right school leader. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Miles Smith, Lecturer in History at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to talk about the Puritan ideas on education, the role of the teacher in the classroom, and how the Puritan system treated young females. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Katrina Powers, Special Education Consultant with Hillsdale K-12 , joins host Scot Bertram to talk about why classical education is appropriate for special education students, teamwork between the special education teacher and the classroom teacher, and how to measure success as a special education teacher. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eric Coykendall, Director of Operations for Hillsdale K-12 Education, joins host Scot Bertram to talk about the steps needed to open a Hillsdale K-12 classical school, the differences in starting a charter school and a private school, and a timeline for such an effort. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary Hartenburg, Associate Professor of Philosophy and Director of the Honors College at Houston Baptist University and author of the recent book, ARISTOTLE: EDUCATION FOR VIRTUE AND LEISURE, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss Aristotle's goal of education, incorporating Aristotle's virtues into curriculum, and the role of pleasure and pain in education. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

Kathleen O'Toole, Assistant Provost for K-12 Education at Hillsdale College, talks with host Scot Bertram about twelfth grade curriculum, what's included in this full year on American government and politics, and expectations for a senior thesis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brandon Muri, Upper School Teacher at Lake Country Classical Academy in Oconomowoc (Wisc.) talks with host Scot Bertram about teaching twelfth grade, the battle against Senioritis, and study skills students can take to college. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brad Richardson, Upper School Literature Teacher at Ascent Classical Academy of Douglas County (Colo.), joins host Scot Bertram to talk about teaching the Odyssey, how students react to themes in the work, and what readers tend to miss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Berndt, Academic Dean & Astronomy and Philosophy Teacher at Founders Classical Academy of Leander (Texas), talks with host Scot Bertram about eleventh grade curriculum, how students approach great novels, and how to manage distractions and maintain student focus. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Beier, Associate Professor of Education at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking and teaching of William Shakespeare. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ian Atherton, Literature Teacher at Golden View Classical Academy in Golden (Colo.), talks with host Scot Bertram about teaching eleventh grade, the maturity level of students in this grade, and how appreciation for literature develops. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Catherine Kuiper, Assistant Professor of Education at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking and teaching of Henry Adams. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kim Walley, Upper School Teacher at Founders Classical Academy of Leander (Texas) and Serena Warnky, Upper School Teacher at Founders Classical Academy of Lewisville (Texas), talk with host Scot Bertram about tenth grade curriculum, which type of students begin to show interest in chemistry, and pedagogical practices a teacher can employ to effectively teach students through this year. See omnystu...

David Whalen, Associate Vice President for Curriculum and Professor of English at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to continue his discussion on the thinking and teaching of John Senior. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Roberts, Assistant Headmaster, Athletic Director and 10th Grade History Teacher at Hillsdale Academy in Hillsdale (Mich.), talks with host Scot Bertram about teaching tenth grade, getting students focused inside the classroom, and what topics engage students at this age. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.