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Classical Education is a podcast perfect for learning about the tradition of a liberal arts education. We invite you to join us on a journey in pursuit of the True, the Good, and the Beautiful as we participate in the great conversation and listen to the many voices coming from the world of classical education.Copyright © 2023 Beautiful Teaching, LLC. All Rights Reserved
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  • Education as a Lifetime Pursuit of Virtue with Dr. Keith Buhler

    Education as a Lifetime Pursuit of Virtue with Dr. Keith Buhler
    Feb 12 2026

    About the Guest
    Dr. Keith Buhler     is an entrepreneur, philosopher, and teacher. He co-founded the Saint Andrew Academy in Riverside CA, where he serves at Director of Advancement. When he is not teaching Great Books at Azusa Pacific University Honors College, he coaches other start-ups and serves in the west coast Alcuin Fellowship. His writings include Into the Light (a chapter on education); Virtue and Wisdom as Natural Ends (philosophy); and Sola Scriptura: A Dialogue (theology). He attends St Andrew Orthodox Church in Riverside, with his wife Elizabeth and their four children.

    Show Notes
    Orthodox Christian educator, Dr. Keith Buhler joins Adrienne to discuss his chapter in the new anthology compiled by David V. Hicks (author of Norms & Nobility).

    Some topics covered include:

    • Education is a life, not just a pursuit of academics
    • The role of the teacher as a role model and mentor in virtue
    • Orthodox traditions
    • Growing children in good habits in the classroom
    • Education is a lifelong pursuit that does not end upon graduation


    Resources and People Mentioned
    Into The Light: Classical Education and Orthodox Christianity, compiled by David V. Hicks and Anthony Gilbert
    The Republic by Plato
    A Dish of Orts, Essays by George MacDonald (The Fantastic Imagination Essay)
    Sir Gibbie, George MacDonald
    G.K. Chesterton
    poems by C.S. Lewis
    The Awakening of Miss Prim
    Norms and Nobility by David Hicks

    Ten Traits of a Good Teacher by Chris Perrin

    C. S. Lewis Poetry

    Kevin Clark and Ravi Jain The Liberal Arts Tradition
    Peter Kreeft
    Poem on Oxford by C. S. Lewis

    After Prayer by Malcom Guite (A Kind of Tune Poem)
    George Herbert

    Sir Gibbie by George MacDonald

    Aristotle


    Podcast Episode on Nature Journaling with John Muir Laws
    Podcast Episode on Norms & Nobility with David V. Hicks

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    Music: Vivaldi's Concerto for 2 Violins in B flat major, RV529 : Lana Trotovsek, violin Sreten Krstic, violin with Chamber Orchestra of Slovenian Philharmonic

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  • Advice for Opening a New Classical School with Chad and Melody Fowler

    Advice for Opening a New Classical School with Chad and Melody Fowler
    Jan 29 2026
    About the GuestsMELODY FOWLER: Roots Farm Education Founder, Director, Form III Instructor Ages 10-12Melody is a happy wife of 28 years, a proud mother of three and now an over-the-moon grandma of four grandchildren. She was born in El Paso, Texas, and moved to Redding when she was five years old. She loved learning as a child and her favorite pastime was to play school in her garage with younger siblings and neighborhood friends on vintage desks her father bought at local yard sales.After receiving her Bachelor's Degree in Liberal Studies and teaching credential from Simpson University, Melody taught a self-contained fifth grade classroom for 11 years before moving on to the 8th grade teaching English and U.S. History for four years. She finds it essential to teach the next generation to revere and protect the rich inheritance of liberty they have been gifted. She also completed her administrative credential in Educational Leadership and wrote her Master's paper on Charlotte Mason.She participated in the Northern California Arts Project, the Shasta County Math Grant, and a three-year ELL grammar program teaching English as a second language. Melody was involved in her site’s leadership team, acted as a site council member, and successfully advocated for funding creative problem-solving programs like Odyssey of the Mind for the gifted and talented. She also volunteered to coach other activities like student government, softball, and cheer. In her free time, she enjoys learning about education, philosophy, economics, history, gardening, and spending time with her family and six dogs.CHAD FOWLER: Roots Farm Education Founder, Director, and Form II Instructor Ages 8-9Chad was born and raised in Shasta County. He and his wife Melody have three children with the youngest almost 16. From an early age, Chad had an interest in gardening and animals and participated in Shasta County 4-H. Chad worked his family business as well as other working retail management for many years. After helping in his son's kindergarten class and coming from a family of teachers, Chad decided his place needed to be in the classroom and he went back to school. He received his BA in Liberal Studies and teaching credential through Simpson University. He later completed his administrative credential and Masters degree in Educational Leadership through National University. He has been a public school educator since 2008 and served as a Master Teacher, Teacher in Charge, Activities Director and Lead Teacher. He has participated in the Shasta County Math Grant, the Northern California Arts Project for teachers, Gates Literacy Grant and other teacher development trainings since 2008. Chad enjoys time in the garden growing vegetables, fruits and flowers, camping with his family and spending time with his Nigerian Dwarf Goats and chickens. Roots Farm Education In the year 2020 they started with 57 students and now have nearly 100 students. They are building slow with in-depth training for their teachers and mission alignment with the incoming families. Their mission states: Roots Farm Education provides home-educated families with a learning environment that integrates agriculture and academics. Stemming from a Christ-centered, Charlotte Mason education, the curriculum embodies western thought with the instruction that pursues truth, promotes wisdom and beauty, creates a pathway to responsibility, and fosters individual initiative and ingenuity. With the land as the laboratory and assistance from experts within the community, factual knowledge in math and science will be hands-on along with essential life skills such as: producing, processing, and marketing food, animal husbandry, sewing, and basic construction. Roots aim is to cultivate a generation of children ready to succeed in higher education, career, and life, while positively impacting the world around them and preserving the lost art of self-reliance. Show NotesTwo seasoned teachers from the public school system decided to break away and start a school that would focus on agriculture and a Christian classical pedagogy. This inspiring episode of challenges, faith, and vision tells their story. Some topics covered include:Practical advise on how to start a new school: how to create a clear vision, realistic expectations, and acceptance of trialsHow to hire the right teachersHow did the first year go and where are you now?What struggles did you face during the planning process?How Temple Grandin helped them develop a purpose for agriculture studiesHow Charlotte Mason's philosophy influenced their approach and purposeVisit Ambleside EnglandJoys of learning and Focus on education in faithForms for classes and their flexibilityWhat a generous curriculum according to Charlotte Mason really looks like in practiceAdvice to Classical Education and Faith based SchoolsClassroom teachers and how they adaptedBible StudyNot using Chromebooks and studies that prove why notHerzog Foundation...
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  • Narration in The Classroom with Classical Educator, Charlene Thompson

    Narration in The Classroom with Classical Educator, Charlene Thompson
    Oct 23 2025

    About the Guest
    Charlene Thompson is a first grade teacher in her fourth year at Founders Classical Academy in Rogers, Arkansas. She holds a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Harding University and is a passionate learner of classical education. She believes in cultivating wisdom and virtue through rich literature, narration, and the development of lifelong habits of attention and expression. Her goal is to help young students grow into thoughtful, articulate, and joyful learners.

    Show Notes
    I met Charlene when I led a full-day workshop on narration at Founders Classical Academy in Rogers, Arkansas a few years ago. During a recent classical education conference, Charlene approached me to share how narration was working with her students. The stories she shared were so beautiful that I had to get her on the show to help encourage other teachers and parents about how narration works in the classroom.

    Some questions that were covered include:

    • What was the process you took to get started in narration--or did you just jump right in?
    • Tell us what happened from the teacher's perspective.
    • What did you notice happening with students' art of attending?
    • How many times a day do you ask the students to narrate?
    • Is it your experience that narration covers critical thinking skills, analysis, and all the standards?
    • Let's talk about the art of narration in math, and some questions to ask.
    • Tell our listeners how you play with narration and some fun things you've done.
    • Would you say something encouraging to other teachers?
    • Do you see a difference in new inexperienced students? How do you help them feel comfortable?


    Resources, Books, and People Mentioned

    • Jason Barney
    • Karen Glass
    • Charlotte Mason
    • The Thanksgiving Day by Alice Dalgliesh
    • The Ugly Duckling
    • Hansel and Gretel
    • Cinderella
    • Narration: The Voice of the Trivium by Adrienne Freas
    • Mathematician, Paul Lockhart math books
    • The Little Boy Who Cried Wolf, scripted drama
    • Aesop's Fables

    Favorite quotation: " Read the best books first"--Henry David Thoreau

    Book she wishes she had read sooner: The Bible

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    Beautiful Teaching NARRATION CONFERENCE:


    2025 Online Conference with the Beautiful Teaching Team- Narration: The Art of Learning with Keynote Guest, Jason Barney, October 24-25, 2025 https://beautifulteaching.coursestorm.com/


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