Hillsdale College K-12 Classical Education Podcast

Ellen Condict, Upper-School Literature Instructor at Hillsdale Academy and Adjunct Professor Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss why writing is at the heart of a classical education, the qualities of good writing, and how to encourage students in their writing efforts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephen Smith, Dean of Humanities and Temple Family Chair of English Literature at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking and teaching of Thomas More. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brad Birzer, Professor of History and Russell Amos Kirk Chair in American Studies at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking and teaching of Christopher Dawson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nathan McClallen, athletic director and lead PE teacher at Founders Classical Academy of Leander (TX) joins host Scot Bertram to discuss what a successful PE class looks like, how to put students in positions to succeed, and different ways to reach goals as a PE teacher. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Santiago, Chile, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking and teaching of Mortimer Adler. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Diener, Headmaster of Hillsdale Academy and Lecturing Professor of Education at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking and teaching of Neil Postman. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Josh Andrew, Dean of Academics at Atlanta Classical Academy in Atlanta (GA), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss teaching classically, developing a curriculum, and the duties of a dean. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jon Fennell, Professor Emeritus of Education and former Dean of Social Sciences at Hillsdale College joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking and teaching of John Dewey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zachary Bennett, Research Associate in the Department of Political Science at Michigan State University, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking and teaching of Jean-Jacques Rousseau. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brad Richardson, from Ascent Classical Academy in Douglas County (CO), talks with host Scot Bertram about the teaching epics and how students respond to works of such great length. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 discuss the thinking and teaching of C.S. Lewis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kurt Kirner, assistant professor of sports studies and head swimming and diving coach at Hillsdale College, talks with host Scot Bertram about the Science Behind a Good Physical Education. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam Kear, teacher at Veritas Preparatory Academy in Phoenix (AZ) joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking and teaching of Maria Montessori. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Holm, Latin teacher at Hillsdale Academy in Hillsdale (Michigan), talks with host Scot Bertram about making the most of virtual education and online instruction. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. David Whalen, Associate Vice President for Curriculum & Professor of English at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking and teaching of John Henry Newman. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joshua Thomas, a graduate of Founders Classical Academy of Lewisville (Texas) and a sophomore at the University of North Texas, talks with host Scot Bertram about the process of writing and defending his senior thesis at Founders Classical Academy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charlotte Taylor, a graduate of Atlanta Classical Academy, and an incoming freshman at the University of Georgia, talks with host Scot Bertram about the process of writing and defending her senior thesis at Founders Classical Academy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brandon Misko is a chemistry and physics teacher at Founders Classical Academy in Lewisville (Texas), where he has worked since the school's inception. He joins host Scot Bertram to discuss that journey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rebecca Fox, a graduate of Golden View Classical Academy (Colorado) and an incoming freshman at Colorado School of Mines, talks with host Scot Bertram about the process of writing and defending her senior thesis at Golden View. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Josette Bowe, a graduate of Founders Classical Academy in Lewisville (Texas)and entering her second year at the University of North Texas, talks with host Scot Bertram about the process of writing and defending her senior thesis at Founders Classical Academy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amanda Gilmore, literature teacher at Golden View Classical Academy (Colorado), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss working in classical education, getting students excited about literature, and the role of parents in education. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Bertram about the process of writing and defending her senior thesis at Founders Classical Academy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nathan McClallen, athletic director and lead PE teacher at Founders Classical Academy of Leander (Texas), talks with host Scot Bertram about why PE is the neglected discipline and what can be done to bring it back. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 curriculum: spiraling of concepts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 curriculum: the development of number sets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.