Hillsdale College K-12 Classical Education Podcast

Hillsdale College K-12 Classical Education Podcast
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Sep 30, 2024 • 19min

An Overview of Latin at a Hillsdale K-12 School

Steven Battaglia, Latin and upper school History teacher at Seven Oaks Classical School in Ellettsville, Indiana, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss why students should learn Latin, when schools should start Latin education, and how Latin teachers can foster joy in the classroom.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Sep 23, 2024 • 24min

How Literature Shapes the Souls of Young People

Karissa Moschel (McCarthy), a fourth-grade teacher at Seven Oaks Classical School in Ellettsville, Indiana, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss how to read to students, letting students reach their own conclusions, and some practical tips for improving your student's moral imagination.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Sep 16, 2024 • 23min

Learning to be a Student

Ian Nugent, assistant principal and History and Philosophy teacher at Atlanta Classical Academy, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss forming virtuous students, helping students narrate their education, and showing students that their success means something to you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Sep 9, 2024 • 18min

Valuing Virtue

Colin Mullaney, assistant director of School Leader Support at Hillsdale K-12, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss how to instill virtue in students, prioritize school culture, and balance life as a school leader.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Sep 2, 2024 • 19min

My First Year Teaching Classically

Amber Nolan, third grade teacher at Hillsdale Academy, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss prepping for her first year as a classical school teacher, learning lessons during that first year, and working with parents.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Aug 26, 2024 • 20min

The History of Classical Education in America

Jose Arevalo, post-doctoral fellow at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the roots of classical education in America, how the progressives changed American education, and the revival of Great Books courses.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Aug 19, 2024 • 26min

Welcoming Students with Special Needs in a Classical Classroom

Janice Dahnke, director of student services at Seven Oaks Classical School in Ellettsville, Indiana, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss accommodating students with disabilities, how to prepare for a student with special needs, and the power of humor to diffuse stressful interactions with students.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Aug 12, 2024 • 18min

Jeffery Rogers: Building Boys to Men

Jeffery Rogers, associate dean of men at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the misconceptions that American culture has about boys, the importance of male role models, and how to raise men capable of facing adversity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Aug 5, 2024 • 20min

Matt Stone: First Year Teachers – Like Drinking from a Fire Hydrant

Matt Stone, director of new schools at Liberty Classical Schools, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss how schools can support new teachers, how to grow into your role as a classroom leader, and how peers can best support first-year teachers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jul 29, 2024 • 23min

Abigail Teska: The Purpose of Art Education

Abigail Teska, art teacher at Seven Oaks Classical School in Ellettsville, Indiana, and master teacher with Hillsdale College’s K-12 Office, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss what defines a Hillsdale art education, how a classical art education differs from other approaches, and the ultimate purpose of art education.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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