The Regents Podcast

Diederik and Kelly Hoogstraten are writer and executive producer on Young Washington, a movie coming out this July 3rd about George Washington as a young soldier.  They sit down with Kirk Avery to discuss the excitement around the upcoming film, what led Diederik to immigrate from Holland to the United States, and their journey to Regents School of Austin.

Celia Holmes is a gifted Regents first grade teacher and a competitive runner.  She sits down with Kirk Avery to talk about the joys of both pursuits.

Barry McBee has graduated two sons from Regents.  He is also an experienced thesis judge. In this interview, Barry talks with Kirk Avery about what to expect and how to prepare to judge a senior thesis presentation at Regents.

Hannah Gamble talks with Patrick Hotze and Scott Wehner about their experience of being dads whose families are made up of all girls. Note: there is some very minor (non-distracting) construction noise in the background of this episode.

In part 3 of our "Life in SOL" series, Paul Schultz, one of Regents' most veteran teachers, talks with Hannah Gamble about his time teaching in the School of Logic.

In part 2 of our "Life in SOL" series, beloved history teacher Rob Williams talks with Hannah Gamble (his former student!) about what draws him to teaching middle school students.

In part 1 of our "Life in SOL" series, long-time Regents teacher, Allison (Jackson) White, sits down with Hannah Gamble to talk about her history at Regents and the joys and ministering opportunities she has experienced teaching in the School of Logic.

Jennifer Heininger and Sara Faulk continue their conversation about motherhood from the Moms for Moms event with Director of Community, Hannah Gamble.

Mat and Beth Hames are the parents of two Regents graduates and run Alpheus Media, an Emmy award-winning creative storytelling agency in Austin, TX.  Mat and Beth talk to Kirk Avery about their experience at Regents as well as the various short films they have produced for the school.

Kirk Avery and Dan Peterson chat with Jamie Burns, founding School Head of St. Anselm's in Cardiff (Wales) and the the CEO of the Fellowship for Classical Learning.  Jamie is a leading figure in the international Classical Christian Education movement.

NOTE: This episode is a re-release of a conversation that was previously recorded in September of 2024.  As a perennially relevant topic at Regents, we are releasing it again for those of you who may have missed it the first time around.   Mark and Sara Franz are long-time Regents parents and community members and have each served in a variety of capacities on campus.  Mark is currently in his 12t...

Kirk Avery speaks with Mitch Hull, Director of Sport at the 3D Institute, about "3-dimensional coaching" and what it takes to foster a healthy sports culture.

Kirk Avery, Dan Peterson, Mark Franz, and Joseph McElmurry give a January 2026 update on the construction that has just begun on the Regents Campus.

David Thomas is the Executive Director of Daystar Counseling Ministries in Nashville, Tennessee and has co-authored eleven books.  He is also a popular podcast host who publishes parenting resources at his site raisingboysandgirls.com. David chats with Dan Peterson and Kirk Avery about the recent Regents staff training he led on how to raise emotionally strong kids.

Dan Peterson and Kirk Avery discuss the theme and highlights of the Fall 2025 semester at Regents.

Kirk Avery chats with Learning Specialist Jane-Ann Myers and Play Therapist Dr. Mary Bennett in the last of a five episode series about what excecutive functions look like across the grade levels at Regents.

Kirk Avery chats with Learning Specialist Jane-Ann Myers and Play Therapist Dr. Mary Bennett in the fourth of a five episode series about what excecutive functions look like across the grade levels at Regents.

To commemorate Tim Phillips' last year as the Head Football Coach at Regents, Kirk Avery sits down with Coach Phillips to reflect on his time at Regents and his passion for mentoring students through football.

Kirk Avery chats with Learning Specialist Jane-Ann Myers and Play Therapist Dr. Mary Bennett in the third of a several episode series about what excecutive functions look like across the grade levels at Regents.

Kirk Avery chats with Learning Specialist Jane-Ann Myers and Play Therapist Dr. Mary Bennett in the second of a several episode series about what excecutive functions look like across the grade levels at Regents.   Timestamps 00:03:20 - Introduction

Kirk Avery chats with Learning Specialist Jane-Ann Myers in the first of a several episode series about what excecutive functions look like across the grade levels at Regents.

Kari Kampakis, author of 10 Ultimate Truths Young Girls Should Know , talks with Kirk Avery and Dan Peterson about her own life journey, her time on campus speaking to Regents moms, and what it means to find your identity in Christ rather than worldy things.

Stuart Shaw has been involved with Regents for many years and has left lasting imprint on the school.  Though his kids graduated long ago, he actively participates in the life of the school by continuing to host Regents events at his house and help organize and run the Dad's curbside service.  Kirk Avery and Dan Peterson talk to Stuart about his faith journey at Regents and what this community mea...

Note: This is the second of a two-part interview. Dr. Leonard Sax talks with Kirk Avery and Dan Peterson about recognizing the innate differences between boys and girls when making educational and parenting choices.

Dr. Leonard Sax talks with Kirk Avery and Dan Peterson about recognizing the innate differences between boys and girls when making educational and parenting choices.