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Hillsdale College K-12 Classical Education Podcast

Hillsdale College K-12 Classical Education Podcast

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Dos and Don’ts of Teaching 3-5th Graders History

Tim Polelle, Fourth Grade Teacher at Hillsdale Academy in Hillsdale (Mich.), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the dos and don'ts of teaching 3rd through 5th graders history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 25, 202119 min

Erick von Hoffmann: Teaching Art at a Classical School

Erick von Hoffmann, Consultant for Art Curriculum and Instruction for Hillsdale K-12, joins host Scot Bertram to talk about teaching art in a classical school setting, what students should know about art history, and putting art instruction into practice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 18, 202120 min

Dos and Don’ts of Teaching K-2nd Graders History

Amy Listro, Dean of Academics at Northwest Classical Academy in Kennesaw, Georgia, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the dos and don'ts of teaching Kindergarten through 2nd graders history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 11, 202126 min

Mike Roberts: Athletics and School Culture

Mike Roberts, Assistant Headmaster and Athletic Director at Hillsdale Academy, joins host Scot Bertram to talk about the philosophy of a healthy athletic program, how to help students balance classroom work and athletics work, and generating local community support for athletes and games.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 4, 202122 min

Leading Figures in Education: Michael Polanyi

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 Michael Polanyi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 27, 202119 min

Ellen Condict: Poetry in High School

Ellen Condict, Instructor of Humanities at Hillsdale Academy and Adjunct Professor of English and Education at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to talk about instilling a love of poetry in high school students, the types of poems best suited for that level, and why memorization is an important tool.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 20, 202122 min

Doug Sowers: The Leader's Perspective

Doug Sowers, Headmaster at Founders Classical Academy of Leander, joins host Scot Bertram to share how he observes teachers, effective messaging against the "8th Grade Melt," and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 14, 202120 min

Kathleen O'Toole: Hillsdale College and K-12 Education

Kathleen O'Toole, Assistant Provost for K-12 Education at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to talk the work in the the K-12 Education program, an education that is both American and classical, and what differentiates Hillsdale-affiliated K-12 classical schools from the approaches of other classical schools.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 6, 202123 min

Leading Figures in Education: Booker T. Washington

Paul Moreno, William and Berniece Grewcock Chair in Constitutional History, Professor of History, and Dean of Social Sciences at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking and teaching of Booker T. Washington.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 30, 202112 min

Salvatori Prize Winner: Sacred Heart Academy

Each year Hillsdale College presents the Henry Salvatori Prize for Excellence in Teaching to honor an outstanding K-12 educational program. Sacred Heart Academy of Grand Rapids (Mich.) was the 2021 Salvatori Prize winner this year. We are joined by school Headmaster Mr. Sean Maltbie and Dean of Faculty and Curriculum Mr. Zach Good, interviewed by Dr. Dan Coupland, Chairman and Professor of the Education Department at Hillsdale College.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 23, 202125 min

2021 Outstanding Graduate Address: Golden View Classical Academy

Hear the 2021 Outstanding Graduate Address from Golden View Classical Academy in Golden (Colo.), presented by Mary Kate McCarthy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 19, 202111 min

Salvatori Prize Finalist: Seven Oaks Classical School

Each year Hillsdale College presents the Henry Salvatori Prize for Excellence in Teaching to honor an outstanding K-12 educational program. Seven Oaks Classical School of Elletsville (Ind.)was a finalist this year and we are joined by school Headmaster Dr. Stephen Shipp, interviewed by Dr. David Diener, Headmaster of Hillsdale Academy and Lecturing Professor of Education at Hillsdale College.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 16, 202127 min

Salvatori Prize Finalist: The Vanguard School

Each year Hillsdale College presents the Henry Salvatori Prize for Excellence in Teaching to honor an outstanding K-12 educational program. The Vanguard School of Colorado Springs (Colo.) was a finalist this year and we are joined by school Executive Director Mr. Collin Mullaney, interviewed by Dr. Kathleen O'Toole, assistant provost for K-12 education at Hillsdale College.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 9, 202126 min

2021 Valedictorian Address: Hillsdale Academy

Hear the 2021 Valedictorian Address at Hillsdale Academy, presented by valedictorian Kiera Welden and Latin award winner Sofia Masukova-Kratt.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 5, 202110 min

Leading Figures in Education: Alcuin

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

Aug 2, 202121 min

Josh Andrew: School Culture and Classical Teaching

Josh Andrew, Dean of Academics at Atlanta Classical Academy, joins host Scot Bertram to talk about working with teachers and parents, the senior thesis, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 26, 202117 min

Leading Figures in Education: Frederick Douglass

Dr. Lucas Morel, Worsham Teaching Fellow at Hillsdale College's Van Andel Graduate School of Government in Washington, D.C. and a Professor of Politics at Washington and Lee University, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking and teaching of Frederick Douglass.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 19, 202122 min

2021 Valedictorian Address: Founders Classical Academy of Las Vegas

Hear the 2021 Valedictorian Address at Founders Classical Academy of Las Vegas (NV), presented by valedictorian Ashley Rider and salutatorian Sarah Sawin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 15, 20219 min

Stephen Shipp: The Leader's Perspective

Dr. Stephen Shipp, Headmaster at Seven Oaks Classical School in Ellettsville (IN), joins host Scot Bertram to talk about the most important part of being a teacher, the purpose of testing, how history ought to be taught, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 12, 202121 min

Leading Figures in Education: Homer

Andrew Kern, President and CEO of the Circe Institute and a researcher into the world of classical education, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking and teaching of Homer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 4, 202120 min

Mike Roberts: Insights from Hillsdale Academy

Mike Roberts, Assistant Headmaster at Hillsdale Academy in Hillsdale (MI), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss how to cultivate a strong school culture, the importance of athletics in contributing to that culture, and what he tells new teachers when they enter the doors for that first year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 28, 202121 min

Nathan Schlueter: Teaching Civil Discourse and Martin Luther King

Nathan Schlueter, Professor of Philosophy and Religion at Hillsdale College and author of the book ONE DREAM OR TWO: JUSTICE IN AMERICA AND IN THE THOUGHT OF MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., joins host Scot Bertram to discuss teaching civil discourse and the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 20, 202126 min

Jenny Mulvey: Teaching Science in the Elementary Years

Jenny Mulvey, Fourth Grade Teacher Golden View Classical Academy in Golden (CO), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the goal of science class in the elementary years, the desire to give students the ability to wonder, and qualities of great science instruction for a grammar school science teacher.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 14, 202121 min

Timm Petersen: Discipline and Choice

Please take our short survey, found here: https://hillsdale.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eb2OeuRgB3PJFUGTimm Petersen, Assistant Principal at Golden View Classical Academy in Golden (CO), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the purpose of discipline at a school, helping students make the right choices, and balancing the ideas of justice and mercy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 6, 202119 min

Michael Berndt: Teaching Classically

Please take our short survey, found here: https://hillsdale.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eb2OeuRgB3PJFUGMichael Berndt, Academic Dean at Founders Classical Academy of Leander (TX), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss what makes classical education different, keeping students excited and enthusiastic about learning, and the relationship between intelligence and virtue when it comes to education.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 30, 202119 min

John Kersting: The Good of Competition

Please take our short survey, found here: https://hillsdale.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eb2OeuRgB3PJFUGJohn Kersting, Network Athletic Director at Valor Public Schools in Austin (TX). joins host Scot Bertram to discuss proper competitive behavior, the role of fun in athletics, and what students can learn from a competitive atmosphere.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 23, 202122 min

Matthew Nolan: On Your First Two Years of Teaching

Please take our short survey, found here: https://hillsdale.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eb2OeuRgB3PJFUGMatthew Nolan, a sixth and seventh grade math and science teacher at Founders Classical Academy of Leander (TX), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the first two years of teaching, what college did and didn't prepare him for, and the joys of the middle school experience.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 16, 202117 min

Leading Figures in Education: Charlotte Mason

Please take our short survey, found here: https://hillsdale.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eb2OeuRgB3PJFUGJason Barney, Principal at Coram Deo Academy in Carmel (IN), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking and teaching of Charlotte Mason.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 9, 202125 min

Matt Spalding: The 1776 Report

Please take our short survey, found here: https://hillsdale.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eb2OeuRgB3PJFUGMatt Spalding, Vice President of Washington Operations and Dean of the Van Andel Graduate School of Government at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the 1776 Report, the core ideas in the Declaration and the Constitution, and the concept of a patriotic education.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 2, 202123 min

David Diener: Avoiding Reactionary Education

Please take our short survey, found here: https://hillsdale.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eb2OeuRgB3PJFUGDavid Diener, Headmaster at Hillsdale Academy and Lecturing Professor of Education at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss classical education as a part of traditional education, focusing on the strengths of the curriculum, and how to talk about a classical school's mission.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 25, 202122 min

Leading Figures in Education: Alasdair MacIntyre

Please take our short survey, found here: https://hillsdale.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eb2OeuRgB3PJFUGDr. Jonathan Sanford, Provost and Professor of Philosophy at the University of Dallas, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking and teaching of Alasdair MacIntyre.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 18, 202124 min

Michael Berndt: Teaching the Ancients in Science Class Today

Please take our short survey, found here: https://hillsdale.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eb2OeuRgB3PJFUGMichael Berndt, Dean of Upper School at Founders Classical Academy of Leander (TX), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss how the ancient scientists can be incorporated into a science curriculum today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 11, 202124 min

Leading Figures in Education: W. E. B. Du Bois

Please take our short survey, found here: https://hillsdale.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eb2OeuRgB3PJFUGDavid Withun, head of school at Jacksonville Classical Academy in Jacksonville (FL), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking and teaching of W. E. B. Du Bois.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 4, 202119 min

Tomek Grzesiak: Writing as Imitation

Please take our short survey, found here: https://hillsdale.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eb2OeuRgB3PJFUGTomek Grzesiak, Assistant Director of the Barney Charter School Initiative, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss what it means to teach writing through imitation, how it helps students find their voices, and what it looks like in a writing program.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 28, 202118 min

Leading Figures in Education: Martin Luther

Please take our short survey, found here: https://hillsdale.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eb2OeuRgB3PJFUGKorey Maas, Associate Professor of History at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking and teaching of Martin Luther.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 21, 202115 min

Alex Johnson: Reforming P.E. Class in Schools Today

Alex Johnson, Athletic Director at Prescott Junior High (Modesto, CA), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss what a P.E. class should look like today, how to encourage students to be excited about physical education, and why the class should be a priority.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 14, 202123 min

Leading Figures in Education: Martin Buber

Jonathan Gregg, Visiting Assistant Professor of Education at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking and teaching of Martin Buber.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 7, 202125 min

Julie Apel: Challenges in Teaching Composition

Julie Apel, Dean of Grammar School and Composition Teacher at Founders Classical Academy of Leander (TX), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the challenges in teaching composition, methods for teaching the structure of an essay, and providing feedback to students.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 28, 202118 min

Leading Figures in Education: Plato

Dr. Thomas West, Professor of Politics at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking and teaching of Plato.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 21, 202118 min

Leading Figures in Education: Louise Cowan

Dr. Bainard Cowan, Professor of Literature at the University of Dallas, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking and teaching of Louise Cowan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 14, 202124 min

Sarah Kiesewetter: Writing for School; Writing for Life

Sarah Kiesewetter, Fifth Grade Teacher at Golden View Classical Academy in Golden (CO), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the importance of writing, ways to work on skills, and developing a writing sequence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 7, 202119 min

Leading Figures in Education: Don Bosco

Dr. Eric Demeuse, Headmaster at Chesterton Academy of Milwaukee. joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking and teaching of Don Bosco.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 31, 202117 min

Andrew Jimenez: What is Writing to a 5th Grader?

Andrew Jimenez, Fifth Grade Teacher at Founders Classical Academy in Lewisville (TX), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss teaching writing to fifth graders, creating a love of the craft, and helping students who are having difficulty in the process.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 24, 202113 min

Leading Figures in Education: Eva Brann

Ian Lindquist, Fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking and teaching of Eva Brann.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 17, 202125 min

Doug Sowers: Notes on the Teaching Profession

Doug Sowers, headmaster at Founders Classical Academy of Leander (Texas), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the impact of classical education, the role of parents in a child's education, and being a first-year headmaster.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 11, 202115 min

Ellen Condict: Writing as the Measure of One’s Education

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.

Dec 27, 202024 min

Leading Figures in Education: Thomas More

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.

Dec 20, 202020 min

Leading Figures in Education: Christopher Dawson

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.

Dec 13, 202017 min

Nathan McClallen: Successful P.E.

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.

Dec 6, 202022 min

Leading Figures in Education: Mortimer Adler

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.

Nov 29, 202015 min