Building Your School’s Theatre Program

Christopher Matsos, chairman and associate professor of theatre at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the unique benefits of theatre programs, how to develop a theatre program on a budget, and how to utilize theatre resources granted to Hillsdale College K-12 member schools.

Classical Education and College Prep

Jon Balsbaugh, associate professor of Education at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss how a "college prep mindset" often clashes with classical education, managing parent expectations, and how administrators can best communicate the priorities of their school to parents.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Welcoming Students with Special Needs in a Classical Classroom

Janice Dahnke, director if 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.

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.