John Punt, Music Teacher at Seven Oaks Classical School in Ellettsville (Ind.) and Hillsdale K-12 Master Teacher, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss his journey to teaching at a Classical School, why Music is fundamental to a Classical Education, and how it can bolster the rest of a student's curriculum.

John Punt, Music Teacher at Seven Oaks Classical School in Ellettsville (Ind.) and Hillsdale K-12 Master Teacher, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss his journey to teaching at a Classical School, why Music is fundamental to a Classical Education, and how it can bolster the rest of a student's curriculum.

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.

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.

A 20-minute podcast featuring professors, K-12 te…

Hillsdale College K-12 Classical Education Podcast

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John Punt: Music and Human Flourishing

Cassie Crosby, director of fine arts at St. John’s Classical Academy in Fleming Island, Florida, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss what makes a classical music education different, how music is inseparable from the classical tradition, and the community built among students, teachers, and parents during musical performances.

Cassie Crosby, director of fine arts at St. John’s Classical Academy in Fleming Island, Florida, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss what makes a classical music education different, how music is inseparable from the classical tradition, and the community built among students, teachers, and parents during musical performances.

Teaching Virtue Through Music

Catherine Sims Kuiper, assistant professor of education at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the work of English writer John Ruskin, the nature of gothic art, and how Ruskin’s principles can help us better teach students.

Catherine Sims Kuiper, assistant professor of education at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the work of English writer John Ruskin, the nature of gothic art, and how Ruskin’s principles can help us better teach students.

The Nature of the Gothic and the Writings of John Ruskin

Nathan Neveau, athletic director at Hillsdale Academy, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the classical tradition of physical education, the best practices for running a physical education class, and what role sports play in a well-ordered education.

Nathan Neveau, athletic director at Hillsdale Academy, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the classical tradition of physical education, the best practices for running a physical education class, and what role sports play in a well-ordered education.

John Punt: Music and Human Flourishing

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