Podcast Episodes

Starting the Year Strong with a Mindset Shift

Episode 201

Julia Nicholson, former CEO and author, shares her journey of overcoming adversity and how the power of perspective builds resilience. She reminds us that growth comes from taking the next step, not …

Published on 6 hours ago

The Listening Path: Raising Better Listeners at Home and in the Classroom

Episode 200

Effective listening isn’t an innate talent—it’s a skill that takes focus, training, and a shared language. Christine Miles, founder of The Listening Path, reveals how intentional listening can transf…

Published on 2 weeks ago

Resilience and Character in Kids with Dr. Michele Borba

Episode 199

Dr. Michele Borba is an author, international speaker, and educational psychologist who teaches parents and educators to nurture resilience and build character in children. She emphasizes that resili…

Published on 4 weeks ago

Screen Time and Speech Development

Episode 198

How much is too much? With children averaging nearly three hours of screen time daily, and teens even more, language development and social skills can be impacted. Lead Speech-Language Pathologist Ka…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Rebroadcast: Homeschooling as a Working Parent

Episode 197

Rebroadcast of episode 184, Homeschooling as a Working Parent. Originally released December 31, 2024.

Balancing a career and homeschooling might seem impossible, but teachers Julie Enzminger and Desir…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Reimagining Middle School: A Conversation with Sora Co-Founder Garrett Smiley

Episode 196

The Classical Academies is excited to launch a new virtual middle school program this fall in partnership with Sora. Garrett Smiley, CEO and co-founder of Sora, shares how the program blends project-…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

The Art of Musical Theater

Episode 195

The Classical Academies have been offering musical theater opportunities for students for more than 24 years, creating space for creativity, confidence, and character to shine. Classical Academy Midd…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

The Power of Music Education

Episode 194

Music education builds confidence, resilience, emotional maturity, and teamwork. Band Director Sam Roberson shares how music goes far beyond notes and instruments, offering students real-world skills…

Published on 3 months ago

From Engineering to Education: Classical Academy High School Robotics

Episode 193

David Bower teaches physics, engineering, and robotics at Classical Academy High School, where his passion for problem-solving and innovation fuels a student-led robotics program unlike any other. Th…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Fueling Minds: The Role of Nutrition in Academic Success

Episode 192

Pediatrician Dr. Akash Rajaratnam explores the critical link between nutrition and academic success in children. With 1 in 5 kids in the U.S. affected by childhood obesity, he sheds light on how ultr…

Published on 4 months ago