Developing Classical Thinkers

An interview with Dr. Jenna Robinson, President of the James G. Martin Center for Academic Renewal, on how high school seniors can really make the most of their college experience.

An interview with Dawn Graff, Performing Arts teacher in Apex, about the importance of music to a Classical education.

An interview Ashley Bahor, JH/HS administrator of Thales Academy about the Thales Academy experience.

Join Jessie Gillooly and Leah Klein as we talk about helping students develop empathy, analyze conflict, and recognize biases by conducting Socratic Seminars in class.

Thales art instructor Persephone Hohls explains how art class is such a vital part of a Classical education.

This episode is sponsored by Designer Doughs: Come check them out at the Triangle Children's Business Fair on August 17th; more info at http://www.trianglecbf.com/

As a follow-up to last week's STEM-centered episode, this week's episode has the Thales Teaching Fellows discussing Rene Descartes, Francis Bacon, and the Scientific Method.

Just in time for the new school year! An interview with Science Olympiad Coach Esther Morris.

An interview with Hilary Heman-Pagliolo on the Thales K-5 program and how it prepares students for academic success.

An interview with Dr. Jon Stewart about the life and impact of Thales of Miletus, one of the Seven Sages of Greece for whom Thales Academy is named. More information can be found out about Dr. Stewart at https://www.jonstewart.dk/

Gravitas is now Developing Classical Thinkers! New school year, new classes, new students merit a new title and a new logo. Stay tuned for more great content on teaching through a Great Books Curriculum!