The Clapham School Podcast

In this episode of the Clapham School podcast, we explore the virtues of Latin with Clapham Latin faculty Susanna Etzel. Susanna describes her journey with language learning and provides an argument for studying language in the first place, and specifically Latin. Learn how Clapham teaches Latin--including to transfer students--trains students in perseverance, and equips them for language learning...

Clapham School’s vision and mission support the end goal of cultivating students who embody the Portrait of a Graduate: Our vision is for Christ-centered, joyful, and servant-hearted learners and leaders who: Believe and cherish the Gospel, enjoying a growing faith in Jesus Christ Participate in the local body of Christ, the Church Study the Bible, pray, and serve faithfully Read deeply and charit...

In this episode, Kelsey Peterson walks us through some exciting curricular updates to composition at Clapham School. We also dig into the value of writing in the age of AI, and learn more about the exciting projects that Clapham students will get to engage in as we continue to honor our tradition of Charlotte Mason narration at school. Don't miss this episode! For those who are interested, here's...

In this episode of the Clapham Podcast, Head of School Kolby Atchison shares a vision for biblical parenting. This talk was given at the spring Curriculum Night on April 16, 2026.

Join Clapham EII (Kindergarten) faculty Sara Jones and Rebecca Kim as they discuss the distinctive aspects of Clapham's approach to Kindergarten. At Clapham, our Explorers program is characterized by wonder, curiosity, and joyful discovery, all founded on the firm conviction that, as Charlotte Mason insisted, children are persons. Learn how we provide children with a feast of living ideas and insp...

Listen in to last Friday night's banquet as House Deans Dr. LeMahieu [Olivet], Mrs. Becker [Emmaus], Mrs. Peterson [Athens], and Mrs. Bramsen [Alexandria] address their respective houses with encouragement and affirmations for specific students. Our House system exists to support student life at Clapham, allowing every student to be known and loved throughout our Secondary School. Houses foster be...

Clapham's Upper School seniors join us for an episode discussing their recent mission trip to the Dominican Republic with GO Ministries!

Want civilization to crash? Lock up the Great Books. Head of School Kolby Atchison and Class 8 faculty member Isabella Vander Woude discuss the definition of the Great Books and why these texts are key to preserving a flourishing society and cultivating thoughtful, wholehearted, lifelong learners. Further reading: Breaking Bread With the Dead by Alan Jacobs Passing the Torch by Louis Markos Check...

At Clapham School, every single middle school student is guaranteed to have a significant experience with Shakespeare through spending each spring semester studying and performing a Shakespeare play. As a classical school, Shakespeare is naturally part of our curriculum, but why? How does the Great Books canon serve our students, and in what way do they support and engage with a biblical worldview...

At Clapham, teaching is a vocation and a craft. Since our teachers are the key to what makes Clapham so unique, our administrative team is highly selective in the people they hire to fill the crucial faculty roles in our school. So, what goes into that process? Join Head of School Mr. Atchison and Academic Dean Dr. Egan as they discuss the characteristics, content, and competencies that comprise t...

What is the purpose of homework, or as we call it at Clapham, life's work? How does our unique philosophical approach toward learning inform the kind of work we bring home at night, and what are some practical tips to make sure that life's work is truly serving our students? For Lower School students, the most fruitful, effective way to approach life's work involves parents coming alongside their...

What does it mean to be prepared for the public square? In this episode, we dive into the Senior Thesis, the capstone academic project for Clapham upperclassmen. Instructor Kelsey Peterson guides students through a year-long process designed to refine both composition and oratory skills. This isn't just a research paper; it's a foundational experience that trains students to be thoughtful, eloquen...

From TikTok to textbooks, students growing up in a digital environment encounter a barrage of rhetoric everywhere they go. Join us for a conversation with Clapham faculty Kelsey Peterson as we explore the unique aim of a Christian approach to training in rhetoric.

How does a uniform support the student experience in a school? In an age of expressive individualism, uniforms serve as a signal of a different worldview: one where identity isn't defined by a brand or material status, but is rather rooted in a relationship with God. Join us for a conversation with Clapham Middle School principal Miranda Quinn as we discuss the purpose and advantage of the Clapham...

Head of School Kolby Atchison sits down with upperclassmen Taline, Eli, and Lucy to discuss the unique features of Clapham's Upper School. Clapham students truly get the best of both worlds. They thrive in a close-knit community with small class sizes, where meaningful discussions foster deep relationships between students and teachers. At the same time, strategic school partnerships offer access...