An Examined Education

Amanda Sansonetti, our 7th grade literature teacher joins us to discuss the significance of "The Epic of Gilgamesh" as the oldest surviving literary work and how it raises questions about the meaning of life and human existence, making it relevant to contemporary readers despite its ancient origins.

A host of Alumni join us to answer questions from the community about their education at Cambridge, their college experience, and more. Our next episode will continue with our Great Books and Big Ideas theme as we talk to Amanda Sansonetti, our 7th grade literature teacher, about the humanity of Gilgamesh. Stay tuned!

In our concluding discussion on Modern American Literature, DJ returns one more time to explore the final reading guide, spotlighting Aldous Huxley's Brave New World. This guide serves as a valuable companion to maximize your understanding of the text. If you haven't listened to the previous episode covering Epistemic and Axiological Questions in Modern American Literature, be sure to start there. We trust you'll find this reading guide enriching, and we'll see you next time!

DJ returns with a new reading guide, this one focused on "The Sound and The Fury." It serves as an excellent resource to delve into before immersing yourself in this great book. If you haven't already, make sure to check out the episode on Epistemic and Axiological Questions in Modern American Literature before proceeding. Keep an eye out for DJ's final reading guide on "Brave New World," bringing the series on modern American literature to a close.

DJ gives us a few things to think about as we make our way through Great Gatsby. If you have yet to listen to DJ's conversation on Epistemic and Axiological Questions in Modern American Literature, be sure to go back and listen there first.

DJ Goodwiler joins us on this week's episode to help us define what makes a great book and how some modern American literature can help us make sense of the world around us and our own interactions within it.

Doug Jones joins us to delve into the transformative influence of great books on shaping our identity through the way we teach and learn.

We are pleased to welcome Dr. Melissa Gingrich as our guest, who will shed light on the fascinating field of neuroscience and its relevance to the developing brain. By delving into this subject, we aim to empower parents and teachers to forge stronger connections with students during these crucial stages of their lives.

Russ Kapusinski joins us to talk about Parent Partnership and how parents and schools working in conjunction lead to a better education for children.

Colleen Dong joins us to discuss childhood development and why it is so important to find the right school for your child.