Jordan Blackstone: What it Takes to be a School Leader

Rachel Holland, music teacher and department head at Seven Oaks Classical School in Ellettsville, Indiana, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss her love for musical theater, the unique nature of music programs at Hillsdale-affiliated schools, and the power of student participation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wilfred McClay, the Victor Davis Hanson Chair in Classical History and Western Civilization at Hillsdale College, delivers a lecture on the state of American history education in the United States and his textbook Land of Hope: An Invitation to the Great American Story. This is the first in a series of shows from presentations delivered at the Hoogland Center for Teacher Excellence seminar, “The Art of Teaching: American History.” The Hoogland Center is an outreach of the Hillsdale College K-12 Education Office and offers seminars in classical academics and pedagogy for teachers of any background.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matthew Young, dean of natural sciences and professor of chemistry at Hillsdale College, delivers a lecture on how chemistry fits into the liberal arts. This is the first in a series of shows from presentations delivered at the Hoogland Center for Teacher Excellence seminar, “The Art of Teaching: The Sciences.” The Hoogland Center is an outreach of the Hillsdale College K-12 Education Office and offers seminars in classical academics and pedagogy for teachers of any background.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lisa Becker, Hillsdale alumna and founding board member at Nevada Classical Academy Elko, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss her time as a Hillsdale student, her decision to help start a public charter school in northeast Nevada, and some of the challenges she’s faced in founding a new school.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jordan Blackstone, school leader fellow at Hillsdale Academy, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss her decision to dedicate her life to education, how she discovered the Hillsdale College K-12 Education fellowship, and what lessons she’s learned over the course of the program.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nikki Teeple, math coordinator at Atlanta Classical Academy, delivers a speech on how to use simple games to make mathematics enjoyable for students. This is the fourth in a series of shows from presentations delivered at the Hoogland Center for Teacher Excellence seminar, “The Art of Teaching: Mathematics.” The Hoogland Center is an outreach of the Hillsdale College K-12 Education Office and offers seminars in classical academics and pedagogy for teachers of any background.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jonathan Gregg, assistant professor of education at Hillsdale College, delivers a speech on how asking your students questions can improve their understanding of mathematics. This is the third in a series of shows from presentations delivered at the Hoogland Center for Teacher Excellence seminar, “The Art of Teaching: Mathematics.” The Hoogland Center is an outreach of the Hillsdale College K-12 Education Office and offers seminars in classical academics and pedagogy for teachers of any background.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kathleen O'Toole, assistant provost for K-12 Education at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss whether or not classical education is political, why the study of politics is so important, and the nuances of a well-ordered education in politics.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kristina Vourax, public relations manager for Hillsdale College's K-12 Education office and founding board president of Lake Country Classical Academy, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the best practices for starting a charter school, the impact of teacher-led education, and how to utilizes resources granted to Hillsdale College K-12 member schools.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Carrie O’Brien, classical pedagogy trainer for the Hillsdale K-12 Education Office, lays out a series practical tips for teaching the principles of mathematics. This is the second in a series of shows from presentations delivered at the Hoogland Center for Teacher Excellence seminar, “The Art of Teaching: Mathematics.” The Hoogland Center is an outreach of the Hillsdale College K-12 Education Office and offers seminars in classical academics and pedagogy for teachers of any background.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.