Podcast Episodes

Writing Letters of Recommendation and Advising Resume Creation

Jenny Pridgeon, director of field recruitment for the Admissions Office at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the art of writing a memorable letter of recommendation, how to stand …

Published on 8 hours ago

On the Least Interesting Parts of Great Books: Melville and Homer

Jason Lund, upper school humanities teacher and senior thesis coordinator at Treasure Valley Classical Academy in Fruitland, Idaho, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the least interesting parts of g…

Published on 1 week ago

Dr. Kathleen O'Toole Discusses Self Authoring for High School Students with Dr. Daniel Higgins

Daniel Higgins, one of the founders of the Self Authoring and Understand Myself programs, joins Kathleen O’Toole, associate vice president for K-12 Education at Hillsdale College, to discuss the Self…

Published on 2 weeks ago

Leading Idaho Novus Classical Academy

Vincent Kane, head of school at Idaho Novus Classical Academy in Boise, Idaho, delivers a lecture on how classical education helps bolster Western Civilization.

This lecture was given at the Hoogland…

Published on 2 weeks, 4 days ago

OptimalWork Applications at the K-12 Level

Colin Mullaney, director of operations at Hillsdale College’s K-12 Education Office, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss Dr. Kevin Majeres’ OptimalWork platform, how to apply OptimalWork in the classr…

Published on 3 weeks ago

Leading Cincinnati Classical Academy

Michael Rose, headmaster and superintendent at Cincinnati Classical Academy in Cincinnati, Ohio, delivers a lecture on the rewarding life of a classical school leader.

This lecture was given at the H…

Published on 3 weeks, 4 days ago

Anti-Aging Research and its Implications

Andrew Russell, associate professor of biology at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss developing research in anti-aging methods, the importance of diet and exercise, and the ethics …

Published on 4 weeks ago

Leading Orange County Classical Academy

Semi Park, headmaster at Orange County Classical Academy in Orange County, California, delivers a lecture on how to lead students to truly pursue happiness.

This lecture was given at the Hoogland Cen…

Published on 1 month ago

Forming a Student’s Affection for Beauty in Art

Monica Dix, art teacher at Naples Classical Academy in Naples, Florida, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss developing a student's aesthetic sensibilities, teaching Renaissance art, and whether or not…

Published on 1 month ago

Leading Pineapple Cove Classical Academies

Kelly Gunter, director of school operations at Pineapple Cove Classical Academy in Brevard County, Florida, delivers a lecture on instilling good habits in a student body.

This lecture was given at t…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago