Quiddity

In this episode Brandon connects with a panel of friends, old and new, to discuss the development of regional Consortiums of Classical Educators. Apprenticeship graduates Timothy Knotts, Jessie Smith, and Carrie Eben, as well as President of Kepler Education, Scott Postma, discuss the formation and goals of these consortiums and how they seek to serve local classical educators.CIRCE Apprenticeship:https://circeinstitute.org/apprenticeship/Central Consortium June 2-3:https://theclassicalconsortium.com/central-consortium/Southern Consortium June 9-10:https://theclassicalconsortium.com/southern-consortium/New England Consortium June 23-24:https://theclassicalconsortium.com/southern-consortium/Join the Quiddity conversation! https://circe.circle.so/c/quiddity/Send questions & comments to podcasts@circeinstitute.org

Join Brandon as he sits down with Heather Shirley, who has been hosting "Book in a Day" events for a decade. They discuss where the idea came from, the benefits of reading aloud in groups, and the various forms the events can take. Heather shares advice on how to choose the books and plan the events, so you can enjoy all the benefits with your friends and family.Join the Quiddity conversation! https://circe.circle.so/c/quiddity/Send questions & comments to podcasts@circeinstitute.org

As we approach the end of he school year, it is a good time to revisit a conversation between Andrew Kern, Brian Phillips, Chuck Hicks, and David Kern about how to get the most out of your summer.Join the Quiddity conversation! https://circe.circle.so/c/quiddity/Send questions & comments to podcasts@circeinstitute.org

This week Brandon sits down with Head of School and Head Mentor Moly Rychner. They discuss Molly's journey from Room Mom to Head of School. On that journey, Molly has a lot to share on the importance of peer and mentor relationships for teachers and headmasters and how to cultivate it.CiRCE Apprenticeship: https://circeinstitute.org/apprenticeship/Trinity Christian Academy: https://tcanorwalk.org/Join the Quiddity conversation! https://circe.circle.so/c/quiddity/Send questions & comments to podcasts@circeinstitute.org

This week Brandon sits down with homeschool veteran, school founder, and head mentor, Christine Mooradian. They discuss Christine's experience providing classical education for a special needs child and how that influenced her decision to start a hybrid school. They also cover the advantages and challenges of the hybrid model as well as the importance of continuous learning for parents and teachers.CiRCE Apprenticeship: https://circeinstitute.org/apprenticeship/Greystone Academy: https://greystoneacademy.org/Join the Quiddity conversation! https://circe.circle.so/c/quiddity/Send questions & comments to podcasts@circeinstitute.org

Christine Perrin returns for the second installment of Poet's Corner and we return to Hopkins for Peace. Join us as we discuss a form created by Hopkins and how he marries that form to content, to reflect on and yearn for peace. More from Christine: https://classicalacademicpress.com/products/the-art-of-poetry-teachers-editionhttps://classicalacademicpress.com/products/bright-mirrorSend questions and comments to podcasts@circeinstitution.org and join the Quiddity conversation at https://circe.circle.so/c/quiddity/