Hillsdale College K-12 Classical Education Podcast

David Gaebler, associate professor of mathematics at Hillsdale College, delivers a lecture on how to use humor to help students understand mathematical concepts. This lecture was given at the  Hoogland Center for Teacher Excellence  seminar, “The Art of Teaching: Mathematics” in October 2024. The Hoogland Center for Teacher Excellence, an outreac...

Jonathan Gregg, assistant professor of education at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss how standardized tests can help supplement a classical education, the best methods for prepping students for standardized tests without compromising quality pedagogy, and what parents and teachers should know about standardized tests. Learn more: https://k12.hillsdale.edu/ See omnystudio.com/l...

Sarah Martin, curriculum coach at St. Johns Classical Academy in Fleming Island, Florida, delivers a lecture on teaching American history to elementary students and the best methods for keeping history exciting. This lecture was given at the  Hoogland Center for Teacher Excellence seminar, “The Art of Teaching: American History” in January 2025. The Hoogland Center for Teacher Exc...

Elizabeth Offord, curriculum director and literacy specialist at Lafayette Academy in Lake St Louis, Missouri, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss why teaching morphology is important, how morphology contributes to literacy, and why morphology is associated with classical education. Learn more: https://k12.hillsdale.edu/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emily Williams, dean of faculty at Kootenai Classical Academy in Post Falls, Idaho, delivers a lecture on the history of science education and how teaching classically can help students strive for what is true, good, and beautiful. This lecture was given at the  Hoogland Center for Teacher Excellence seminar, “The Art of Teaching: The Sciences” in November 2024. The Hoogland Cente...

Josh Andrew, head of school at Atlanta Classical Academy in Atlanta, Georgia, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss Atlanta Classical's "February Freeze" initiative, the negative social impact of screen time, and how to make sure that students don't feel like they're missing out without screens. Learn more: https://k12.hillsdale.edu/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Josh Andrew, head of school at Atlanta Classical Academy in Atlanta, Georgia, delivers a lecture on the need for quality leadership in classical schools.  This lecture was given at the  Hoogland Center for Teacher Excellence seminar, “The Art of Teaching: Mathematics” in October 2024. The Hoogland Center for Teacher Excellence, an outreach of the Hillsdale College K-12 Educat...

Carrie O’Brien, assistant director of Teacher Support in the Hillsdale K-12 Office, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss her work with the Teacher Support team, the science of memory, and how to use storytelling to help students remember math concepts. Learn more: https://k12.hillsdale.edu/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Benedict Whalen, associate professor of English at Hillsdale College, delivers a lecture on how to teach Tales From Shakespeare by Charles and Mary Lamb to young children.  This lecture was given at the  Hoogland Center for Teacher Excellence seminar, “The Art of Teaching: Children's Literature” in September 2024. The Hoogland Center for Teacher Excellence, an outreach of the...

Noah Bush, music teacher at Orange County Classical Academy in Orange, California, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss what attracted him to teaching at a classical school, how to make classical music exciting for young students, and the importance of music appreciation education. Learn more: https://k12.hillsdale.edu/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Diener, assistant professor of education at Hillsdale College, delivers a lecture on how philosophy and theology should inform the way we teach the sciences. This lecture was given at the  Hoogland Center for Teacher Excellence seminar, “The Art of Teaching: The Sciences,” in February 2024. The Hoogland Center for Teacher Excellence, an outreach of the Hillsdale College K-12...

Melanie Hempe, founder of Screen Strong , joins host Scot Bertram to discuss how to prevent your children from forming a lifelong screen addiction, simple tips for reducing screen time, and how to answer questions from other parents.  Learn more: https://k12.hillsdale.edu/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Moreno, the William and Berniece Grewcock Chair in Constitutional History and professor of history at Hillsdale College, delivers a lecture on the history of slavery and the American Founding. This lecture was given at the  Hoogland Center for Teacher Excellence  seminar, “The Art of Teaching: American History,” in April 2024. The Hoogland Center for...

Emily Williams, dean of faculty and science teacher at Kootenai Classical Academy in Post Falls, Idaho, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss how the sciences fit into the overall goal of Hillsdale K-12 schools, how to instill a feeling of wonder in students, and how to best integrate experiments into science instruction. Learn more: https://k12.hillsdale.edu/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Tari Thiery, high school science teacher at Hozho Academy in Gallup, New Mexico, delivers a lecture on a series of practical tips science teachers can use to improve their classroom. This lecture was given at the  Hoogland Center for Teacher Excellence seminar, “The Art of Teaching: The Sciences,” in February 2024. The Hoogland Center for Teacher Excellence, an outreach of the Hil...

Chrystie Klingbeil, upper school math teacher and department chair at St. John's Classical School in Fleming Island, Florida, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss her journey from classical school parent to teacher, the fruits she's seen in her own children's lives from their classical education, and the unique difficulties of teaching your own children in a classroom setting. Learn more: https://k1...

Adam Carrington, associate professor and co-director of the Ashbrook Center at Ashland University, delivers a lecture on how to make the Constitution exciting for young students. This lecture was given at the  Hoogland Center for Teacher Excellence seminar, “The Art of Teaching: American History,” in April 2024. The Hoogland Center for Teacher Excellence, an outreach of the Hillsd...

Damon Gibbons, dean of lower school students and P.E. faculty member at Cincinnati Classical Academy in Cincinnati, Ohio, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss how classical education encourages students to tackle difficult tasks, why schools shouldn’t dismiss physical education, and good online resources for P.E. instructors. Learn more: https://k12.hillsdale.edu/ See omnystudio.com/...

Michael Berndt, assistant director of curriculum for the K-12 Education Office at Hillsdale College, delivers a lecture on how the liberal arts can help us better appreciate the sciences. This lecture was given at the  Hoogland Center for Teacher Excellence seminar, “The Art of Teaching: The Sciences,” in February 2024. The Hoogland Center for Teacher Excellence, an outreach of th...

Janice Dahnke, director of student services at Seven Oaks Classical School in Ellettsville, Indiana, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss her work assisting students with disabilities in classical classrooms, the universal nature of a classical education, and the importance of the classroom setting in accommodating students with special needs. Learn more: https://k12.hillsdale.edu/ See omnystudio.co...

Jonathan Gregg, assistant professor of education at Hillsdale College, delivers a lecture on the different philosophies in mathematical education. This lecture was given at the  Hoogland Center for Teacher Excellence seminar, “The Art of Teaching: Mathematics,” in November 2023. The Hoogland Center for Teacher Excellence, an outreach of the Hillsdale College K-12 Education Of...

Anna Cannon '22, Religion, History, and Basketball teacher at a school in Iraq, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss difficult students, teaching in a foreign country, and how interacting with Iraqi students has made her a better teacher. Learn more: https://k12.hillsdale.edu/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hoogland Center for Teacher Excellence, an outreach of the Hillsdale College K-12 Education Office, offers educators the opportunity to deepen their content knowledge and refine their skills in the classroom. Hillsdale College’s K-12 Classical Education Podcast is bringing these presentations directly to your podcast feed in this new series. This week: Host Scot Bertram sits down wi...

Colin Mullaney, assistant director of School Leader Support at Hillsdale K-12, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss how parents can help instill virtue in students, the work required for moral excellence, and the importance of cultivating a moral imagination. Learn more: https://k12.hillsdale.edu/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Diener, Assistant Professor of Education at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss restoring science to the classical tradition, problems with modern conceptions of science, and how philosophy and science work in tandem with the other disciplines in the liberal arts.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.