Saint Agnes School Podcast
It's never been more difficult to raise young people of faith, reason, and virtue than it is today. We're on a mission to support parents as the primary educators of their children through high-quality, Catholic education in the liberal arts/classical tradition.
Episodes
23 episodes
002: Mr. David Gockowski
Our new Lower School Director, Mr. David Gockowski, shares what a Classical, Liberal Arts education looks like in a Lower School setting, the duties and responsibilities of teachers as supreme artists, and what makes the Saint Agnes approach to...
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001: Sr. Maria Canisius, O.P.
Sr. Maria Canisius, O.P. sits down for a conversation, featuring topics ranging from a discussion of her vocation story, to what her daily life looks like as a Dominican Sister of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist here at Saint Agnes School, to why...
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Episode 21: Educational Neuroscience & the Liberal Arts: Brain-based Learning Strategies
In this episode of the Saint Agnes Podcast Series, Host Michael Adkins takes listeners on a brief tour of educational neuroscience and its relevance for liberal arts classical education. This episode contains 5 parts: Part I offers an i...
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Episode 21
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Episode 20: Divine Mercy Passion Play 2021
Saint Agnes School is proud to share with everyone the 2021 Divine Mercy Passion Play performed by our 6th grade students. The narration and character voices were recorded on site under the direction of Mrs. Claire Bona over the past seve...
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Episode 20
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Cultural Literacy - Reason #7 Pt. I (Why the Liberal Arts?)
Part I of our investigation of Cultural Literacy features Dr. Anika Prather, professor of Classics at Howard University and founder of Living Water School, who will help us explore the importance of cultural literacy as Americans, as Chris...
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The Importance of Teaching History - Reason #6 (Why the Liberal Arts?)
Sr. Teresa Christi and Mrs. Lori Dumas, faculty at Saint Agnes School, discuss the importance of teaching History (as opposed to "Social Studies") as well as aspects of our philosophical and pedagogical approaches to this critical subject....
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Divine Mercy Passion Play - Holy Week 2020
Saint Agnes School is proud to share with everyone this audio drama, created with the script for the 6th Grade Divine Mercy Passion Play. This annual event would have been performed this Holy Week for parents, teachers, and fellow studen...
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The Art of Conversation: Socratic Discussion - Reason #5 (Why the Liberal Arts?)
Mrs. Leila Vance and Dr. Scott Pentecost talk about reading to learn, the art of asking good questions, and how to engage in great conversation.
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Getting Sunday Right with Dr. Naughton
Feeling weary? Grab a cup of coffee and settle in for a podcast you won't want to miss! Dr. Michael Naughton, Past Aggie Parent and Director of the Center for Catholic Studies, talks to our upper school students about the three habits of r...
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A Novel Idea: Reading the Great Books - Reason #4 (Why the Liberal Arts?)
Mr. Ted Sexton and Ms. Sarah Ennis discuss the value of being well-read, how to create a family culture of reading, and the enduring legacy of the Great Books.
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Meet the Parents: The Inside Scoop on Choosing a School & Reflections on Life at Saint Agnes
A panel of four Aggie parents offer candid reflection on how they made educational decisions for their children and what their experiences have been at Saint Agnes School.
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Latin: The Myth, the Means, the Legend - Reason #3 (Why the Liberal Arts?)
Mr. Dan Berthiaume, Latin teacher, and Mr. Michael Adkins, Dean of Academics, discuss the enduring value of Latin (and debunk the myths that surround study of this language). Latinam amamus! #WeLoveLatin
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A Message for Junior Parents with Mr. Karl Hendrickson
Assistant Headmaster Mr. Karl Hendrickson reflects on the unique aspects of junior year and how parents can support their students in the academics, post-high school planning, faith and family.
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54:12
Just Breathe: A Word on Mental Health Strategies & Therapy
Allie Hutchins, from WildTree Psychotherapy, discusses everything from the power of deep breathing to what therapy is like during a high school convocation on Wednesday, November 20. Allie visited Saint Agnes as part of our House discussio...
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Stress, Baby Tiger Cubs, & the Cure of Connection
Father James McConville, Parochial Vicar, reflects on finding constructive ways to manage stress during a high school convocation on Wednesday, November 13.
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A Message for Freshmen Parents with Mr. Karl Hendrickson
Assistant Headmaster Mr. Karl Hendrickson reflects on the unique aspects of freshman year and how parents and Saint Agnes can work together for the academic, spiritual and social development of their children.
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Why the Liberal Arts? "Virtue & Character Formation" with Mrs. Claire Bona (Reason #2)
"Are Catholic schools simply public schools with religion classes? If they are, that's a problem... The curriculum itself has to be filled through and through with the Catholic intellectual tradition; there has to be some purposeful format...
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Raising Virtuous Children in a Digital Age with Dr. Ray Guarendi
Saint Agnes School's Fall Lecture is proud to present Dr. Ray Guarendi (nationally-recognized speaker, author, and psychologist from Ave Maria Radio's "The Dr. Is In" and EWTN's "Living Right with Dr. Ray.") His reflection on the vocation ...
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In Honor of the Canonization of John Henry Newman
Mr. Dan Berthiaume, Latin teacher, offers a brief reflection on the newly canonized Cardinal John Henry Newman during a special high school convocation on Friday, October 11.
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9:28
Why the Liberal Arts? "Formation for Future Learning" with Fr. Moriarty (Reason #1)
Why choose the liberal arts? Mr. Michael Adkins, Dean of Academics, and Fr. Mark Moriarty, Pastor and Superintendent, discuss the solid foundation liberal arts education builds to inspire and encourage lifelong learners.
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12 Reasons to Choose a Liberal Arts / Classical Education with Mr. Adkins
Private vs. Public? Language immersion or STEM? With limitless options in education, why choose liberal arts or classical? Mr. Michael Adkins, Dean of Academics, illustrates 12 reasons why this type of education is forming well-rounded ind...
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Introduction to Email Communications with Mr. Hendrickson (HS Convocation 9/3/2019)
Training in professional competencies is just one way we are preparing our students for college, life, and beyond. In this excerpt from Convocation on Tuesday, September 3, Mr. Hendrickson introduces the launch of email addresses, Office 3...
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