Category: HeightsCast

A Liberal Arts education empowers citizens to make rational decisions about complex issues with reference to, among other things, our history. While we, as a nation, grapple with issues of national identity and citizenship, we would be remiss to ignore the experience of our ancestors, the Romans. Join Dr. Yaceczko as he explores Roman notions of nationality, citizenship, and borders, and, subsequently, how Christianity affected the literary tradition–and common ethos–of the Roman Empire.

Veteran 5th-grade teacher Tom Steenson discusses how he observes Advent in his classroom and creates an atmosphere of anticipation and excitement different from the hectic hustle of the secular preparations for Christmas. Listen in for Mr. Steenson’s recommendations for observing Advent in your home or classroom.

Andy Reed, head of the Middle School for over a decade, discusses the importance of strengthening and guiding our son’s will as he grows up. What decisions can I let him make now? What consequences should I shield my child from and what natural ones can I allow to fall upon him? What’s the role of freedom in parenting?

Colin Gleason discusses a class he teaches in the Lower School: storytelling. What are the fruits of practicing such a skill for our boys? What is the difference between hearing a story and telling one? How do the boys gain from getting inside the art of storytelling? Listen in to find out from Mr. Gleason himself.