Hillsdale College K-12 Classical Education Podcast

Dr. Matthew Mehan, director of academic programs and Worsham Teaching Fellow at Hillsdale in D.C., talks with host Scot Bertram about ways to appreciate poetry, his recent book, Mr. Mehan's Mildly Amusing Mythical Mammals, and the connection between poetry and music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Berndt, high school science and literature teacher at Founders Classical Academy of Leander (Leander, TX), talks with host Scot Bertram about the reasons we study science, teaching science in a classical school, and the challenges that come with studying science according to the STEM methodology. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PG Grzesiak, instructional coach for physical education with the Barney Charter School Initiative, talks with host Scot Bertram about what classical physical education looks like, teaching students to be gracious in defeat, and how physical activity helps the mind. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jordan Adams, associate director of instructional resources with the Barney Charter School Initiative, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the seventh reason we teach history: to enjoy it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Robert Garrow, principal of Golden View Classical Academy in Golden, Colorado talks with host Scot Bertram about finding the right school fit, promoting a positive school culture, and preparing for the first year of teaching. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jordan Adams, associate director of instructional resources with the Barney Charter School Initiative, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the sixth reason we teach history: to be happy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oscar Ortiz, headmaster at Founders Classical Academy of Schertz in Texas talks with host Scot Bertram about determining whether teaching is the right profession for you, what helped shape him as an educator, and leading teachers and students toward the same goal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jordan Adams, associate director of instructional resources with the Barney Charter School Initiative, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the fifth reason we teach history: to cultivate a moral imagination. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jordan Adams, associate director of instructional resources with the Barney Charter School Initiative, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the fourth reason we teach history: to honor our ancestors and conserve our heritage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Lambert, principal at Treasure Valley Classical Academy in Fruitland, Idaho, talks with host Scot Bertram about how parents can support the work of teachers in the classroom, how to recognize and honor teachers, and the importance of a school having a clear mission. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Diener, headmaster at Hillsdale Academy and lecturing professor of education at Hillsdale College, talks with host Scot Bertram about how a teacher can prepare for the first year on the job, how to manage the ebb and flow of a school year, and how parents can support a teacher's work in the classroom. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jordan Adams, associate director of instructional resources with the Barney Charter School Initiative, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the third reason we teach history: to understand human nature. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephen Shipp, headmaster at Seven Oaks Classical School in Ellettsville, Indiana, talk with host Scot Bertram about promoting a positive school culture, appreciating teachers, and preparing educators for the classroom. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jordan Adams, associate director of instructional resources with the Barney Charter School Initiative, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the second reason we teach history: to be culturally literate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lyndsey Rariden, kindergarten teacher and K-2 lead teacher at Founders Classical Academy of Leander (Leander, TX), joins host Scot Bertram to talk about setting goals for kindergarten students, introducing reading and phonics skills, and the importance of literacy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jordan Adams, associate director of instructional resources with the Barney Charter School Initiative, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the first reason we teach history: to have contextual knowledge. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah Kiesewetter, fifth grade teacher at Golden View Classical Academy in Golden, Colorado speaks with host Scot Bertram about about her experiences with classical education as a high school student, college student, teacher, and mother. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Bertram about the importance of asking good questions, how she expects her students to prepare for class, and the balancing act of leading students and staff. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cris Chacon, physics and algebra teacher at Golden View Classical Academy in Golden, Colorado, speaks with host Scot Bertram about the classical approach to teaching math and physics, how those subjects work in concert with other disciplines, and advice for teachers just starting their careers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tomek Grzesiak, an instructional coach at the Barney Charter School Initiative with a focus in literature, grammar,and composition, speaks with host Scot Bertram about what makes a great book great, what students should learn from stories in literature, and why diagramming sentences still matters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Johns, student services coordinator and the English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) coordinator at Pineapple Cove Classical Academy in Palm Bay, Florida, speaks with host Scot Bertram about student growth and partnering with the Barney Charter School Initiative. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Hillsdale Assistant Provost for K-12 Education Katy O'Toole about how a classical education prepared her for college, gives advice to current students, and explains why she chose to major in classics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

Steve Lambert, principal at Treasure Valley Classical Academy and veteran of the U.S. Air Force, speaks with host Scot Bertram about his military service, how Treasure Valley marks Veterans Day, and whether patriotism is a virtue. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Camrenne Van Scoyk, music teacher at Golden View Classical Academy in Golden, Colorado, speaks with host Scot Bertram about the balance in the classroom between music history and music performance, managing the expectations of beginning musicians, and music therapy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jenny Pursell, kindergarten teacher at Seven Oaks Classical School in Ellettsville, Indiana, speaks with host Scot Bertram about teaching kindergarten, goals she has for her class, & seeing “the lightbulb moment” in students. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.