

Hillsdale College K-12 Classical Education Podcast
Hillsdale College K-12 Classical Education Podcast
A 20-minute podcast featuring professors, K-12 teachers, and friends of Hillsdale College, all speaking about classical education—what it is, why it’s still relevant today, and what makes it unique. Hosted by Scot Bertram.
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Feb 24, 2020 • 18min
PG Grzesiak: Physical Education in a Classical School
PG Grzesiak, instructional coach for physical education with the Barney Charter School Initiative, talks with host Scot Bertram about what classical physical education looks like, teaching students to be gracious in defeat, and how physical activity helps the mind.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 20, 2020 • 7min
Seven Reasons We Teach History: Episode Seven
Jordan Adams, associate director of instructional resources with the Barney Charter School Initiative, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the seventh reason we teach history: to enjoy it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 17, 2020 • 14min
Robert Garrow: Finding the Right School Fit
Dr. Robert Garrow, principal of Golden View Classical Academy in Golden, Colorado talks with host Scot Bertram about finding the right school fit, promoting a positive school culture, and preparing for the first year of teaching.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 13, 2020 • 7min
Seven Reasons We Teach History: Episode Six
Jordan Adams, associate director of instructional resources with the Barney Charter School Initiative, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the sixth reason we teach history: to be happy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 10, 2020 • 16min
Oscar Ortiz: The Teaching Profession
Oscar Ortiz, headmaster at Founders Classical Academy of Schertz in Texas talks with host Scot Bertram about determining whether teaching is the right profession for you, what helped shape him as an educator, and leading teachers and students toward the same goal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 6, 2020 • 7min
Seven Reasons We Teach History: Episode Five
Jordan Adams, associate director of instructional resources with the Barney Charter School Initiative, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the fifth reason we teach history: to cultivate a moral imagination.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 30, 2020 • 7min
Seven Reasons We Teach History: Episode Four
Jordan Adams, associate director of instructional resources with the Barney Charter School Initiative, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the fourth reason we teach history: to honor our ancestors and conserve our heritage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 27, 2020 • 19min
Steve Lambert: How Parents Can Support Teachers
Steve Lambert, principal at Treasure Valley Classical Academy in Fruitland, Idaho, talks with host Scot Bertram about how parents can support the work of teachers in the classroom, how to recognize and honor teachers, and the importance of a school having a clear mission.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 27, 2020 • 20min
David Diener: Preparing for a Teacher's First Year
David Diener, headmaster at Hillsdale Academy and lecturing professor of education at Hillsdale College, talks with host Scot Bertram about how a teacher can prepare for the first year on the job, how to manage the ebb and flow of a school year, and how parents can support a teacher's work in the classroom.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 23, 2020 • 7min
Seven Reasons We Teach History: Episode Three
Jordan Adams, associate director of instructional resources with the Barney Charter School Initiative, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the third reason we teach history: to understand human nature.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


