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This podcast is dedicated to you - the tireless teachers, the truth seekers, the doers of good, and to all that is beautiful in this world. Join me as we get gritty about what it takes to truly educate.

Chelsea Niemiec


    • Mar 28, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 35m AVG DURATION
    • 20 EPISODES


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    John Henry Newman's 'The Idea of a University' Discourse IX

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2022 12:35


    This is a bonus recording of my grad school assignment to teach the class about Discourse IX of John Henry Newman's 'The Idea of a University' :) CORRECTION: I said that 'If the Catholic Faith is true' is a prepositional phrase. This was my mistake. It is a conditional dependent clause.

    Ed Policy + Death to the Smart Board // Tony Kinnett

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2022 69:49


    In this episode, Tony and I talk about his path from teaching in public schools, to administration, to joining The Chalkboard Review and working in education policy. Along the way, we touch on science pedagogy, classical education, and technology.

    The Trivium and Catholic Classical Science Pedagogy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2022 26:51


    Go order John Mays'  'Teaching Science So That Students Learn Science' here to see the Twenty-One Basic Tools of Science!

    The Classic Learning Test // Jeremy Tate

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021 45:06


    Tune in to hear my conversation with Jeremy Tate about the CLT (Classic Learning Test). The CLT was founded in 2015 as an alternative to standardized tests for high school students applying to college.

    Classical Chat No. 3 - Nature Science in a Classical School

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2021 14:36


    Should nature science be taught in the classroom? Listen in to hear Chels narrate ‘My Faith' by Victor Hess, followed by commentary on the classical approach to science.

    The Handsome Little Cygnet // Dr. Matt Mehan

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2021 55:44


    Listen in as I speak with Dr. Matt Mehan about classical education and his new children's book 'The Handsome Little Cygnet'! The story, which resembles a traditional fable, is set in New York City and tells the tale of a little swan who must battle the pressures of the modern culture that threaten to lead him astray.

    Classical Chat No. 2 - Is the Catholic Church Anti-Science?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2021 19:57


    Is the Catholic Church resistant or against science? Tune in to hear what Chels has to say on the topic!

    The Philosophy of True Education and its Rivals in Plato's Republic

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2021 38:25


    In this episode, I talk about education in Plato's Republic! More specifically, I talk about true education versus the sophist approach and the 'useful' education. Also, I introduce the Classically Chels community and book club! You won't want to miss this episode!

    Classical Chat No. 1 – Celebrating or Criticizing America's History

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2021 10:30


    Quarter Life Crisis // Fr. Gregory Pine

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2021 51:06


    Father Gregory and I discuss navigating uncertainty and periods of indecision. How do we live within the story that God is writing in our lives even when we don't know the next chapter? If you can make it through our banter, you may find out!

    We're BACK Y'all!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2021 12:58


    We're BACK! Back in Texas and back on the mic! Tune in to hear what this podcast is all about (for those new listeners), a life update, and where the podcast is going from here. Also, Chels gives a sneak peek into upcoming episodes!

    The Hope In Being A Wayfarer

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2020 24:25


    Here is a link to view the PDF of my paper!

    6 Books To Read This Winter!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2020 18:45


    In this episode, I offer six book recommendations for your winter break/season! Have a Merry Christmas, friends!

    The Wound of Racism // Sister Desiré Anne-Marie Findlay

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2020 49:03


    I am humbled to share my conversation with Sister Desiré with you. Sister Desiré made this conversation about racism so beautiful with her charity and honesty. So here you have it - a heart to heart between two Catholic women about injustice and how we are to respond to each other's wounds.

    The Most Epic Elevator Ride // Dr. Matthew Post

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2020 116:19


    Get ready for the most epic (hypothetical) elevator ride conversation including Dr. Post's experience with teaching the Great Books all around the world, reasons not to fear Plato, Communism in Slovakia, the state of education in America, resources for school leadership and classical homeschooling, and so much more!

    A Modern Defense of The Tales of Old

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2020 30:14


    In this episode, I talk about myths, fables, and fairy tales! I offer definitions for each term, talk about the history of the tales of old, and offer a brief defense of these tales.

    Best Friend Book Banter // Nicholas Niemiec

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2020 45:27


    Recorded on the shores of Lake Superior, this episode is the first of a segment of podcasts called 'Best Friend Book Banter' where I grab a best friend and we talk about what we're reading! My first guest for BFBB is my bestest of friends, my husband, Nicholas! We talk all about our adventures in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, Norse mythology, Catholicism, masculinity, and more :)

    10 Lessons From My First Year of Teaching!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2020 15:30


    Today I'm talking all about my first year of teaching and the ten lessons that I took away from my experiences! Hopefully this gives you some encouragement in knowing that you're not alone and we all have room to grow and things to learn :)

    Homeschooling After COVID // Ana Braga-Henebry

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2020 40:42


    In this episode, Ana and I talk about her twenty years of homeschooling experience, distance learning, the CDC guidelines for schools, and making the switch to homeschooling after COVID! Stay tuned for new episodes every other Monday!

    Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2020 10:09


    Welcome to Classically Chels! This episode is a glimpse into what this podcast is all about, a little bit about me, and a brief run-down of classical education.

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