Knight Cast by Mater Dei

By Andrea

Our weekly rundown of what's essential, what's on our principal's mind, and what members of our community want to share.

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FAQs about Knight Cast by Mater Dei:

How many episodes does Knight Cast by Mater Dei have?

The podcast currently has 71 episodes available.

Knight Cast by Mater Dei episodes:

April 25, 2025 S2: E25 The Important Stuff and Changing Culture!
In this episode, our principal talks about how the challenging stuff, the important stuff - isn't really "stuff" at all! Then, our guests, Kim Hammers and Lynn Dunn, talk about the important work they are doing to support our students who learn differently and teachers who are seeking degrees in special education. And they talk about the positive impact that is having on Catholic schools!
Music credit: Music by audionautix.com, used under creative commons license 3.0, and afrodrumming, used under creative commons license 4.0, and adapted for this production.
Follow us on Facebook: Mater Dei Catholic School - Topeka Kansas
Follow us on Instagram: @materdeiknights
Check out our website: www.materdeischool.org
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8min
April 11, 2025 S2:E24 Mrs. Hillebert Gives a Shout Out to Her Brother and Talks With Father Matt!
In this episode, our principal talks about the memories she made with her brother and the gift of boredom. Then, our guest, Father Matt Nagle, talks about the most important event in history and how Catholics celebrate Holy Week.
Music credit: Music by audionautix.com, used under creative commons license 3.0, and afrodrumming, used under creative commons license 4.0, and adapted for this production.
Follow us on Facebook: Mater Dei Catholic School - Topeka Kansas
Follow us on Instagram: @materdeiknights
Check out our website: www.materdeischool.org
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9min
April 04, 2025 S2:E23 Mrs. Hillebert Talks About Thinking it Through! And What's Up With All the Heavy Machinery Around Here?
In this episode, our principal talks about the "weird" way that kids think sometimes and why adults cannot do that! Then, our guests, Dale Kirmer and Dan Spindler, talk about all the improvements and upgrades happening at our facilities, and why they make it easy for you to help!
Music credit: Music by audionautix.com, used under creative commons license 3.0, and afrodrumming, used under creative commons license 4.0, and adapted for this production.

Follow us on Facebook: Mater Dei Catholic School - Topeka Kansas
Follow us on Instagram: @materdeiknights
Check out our website: www.materdeischool.org
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9min
March 28, 2025 S2:E22 Mrs. Hillebert Fails a Test! And a New Parent With a Lot of History Here Talks About Why She Loves Mater Dei!
In this episode, our principal shares a story from her grocery store checkout clerk days! Then, our guest, Lara Geiken, talks about having roots at Mater Dei that go back almost a century, and what she loves about Mater Dei!
Music credit: Music by audionautix.com, used under creative commons license 3.0, and afrodrumming, used under creative commons license 4.0, and adapted for this production.

Follow us on Facebook: Mater Dei Catholic School - Topeka Kansas
Follow us on Instagram: @materdeiknights
Check out our website: www.materdeischool.org
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10min
March 21, 2025 S2:E21 Mrs. Hillebert Saves a Life? And a Talk With One of Her Favorite Theology Teachers!
In this episode, our principal talks about parenting in a very similar style to her own parents and very similarly to how she "principals." Then, our guest, Gabe Hillebert, talks about his journey to theology teacher and what he loves best about teaching high school.
Music credit: Music by audionautix.com, used under creative commons license 3.0, and afrodrumming, used under creative commons license 4.0, and adapted for this production.
Follow us on Facebook: Mater Dei Catholic School - Topeka Kansas
Follow us on Instagram: @materdeiknights
Check out our website: www.materdeischool.org
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11min
March 14, 2025 S2:E20 Mrs. Hillebert Loses Her Cool? And Get Hyped for Irish Fest!
In this episode, our principal talks about NEVER losing her cool as a parent! Then, our guest, Mary Tritsch, talks about what you can expect at IrishFest this weekend!
Music credit: Music by audionautix.com, used under creative commons license 3.0, and afrodrumming, used under creative commons license 4.0, and adapted for this production.
Follow us on Facebook: Mater Dei Catholic School - Topeka Kansas
Follow us on Instagram: @materdeiknights
Check out our website: www.materdeischool.org
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9min
March 07, 2025 S2:E19 Cleaning the House and Fish on Fridays!
In this episode, our principal talks about those rare occasions when she cleans the house and how it relates to Lent. Then, our guest, Nancy Cina, talks about our Lenten Suppers and why they are more than just great food!
Music credit: Music by audionautix.com, used under creative commons license 3.0, and afrodrumming, used under creative commons license 4.0, and adapted for this production.
Follow us on Facebook: Mater Dei Catholic School - Topeka Kansas
Follow us on Instagram: @materdeiknights
Check out our website: www.materdeischool.org
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9min
February 28, 2025 S2:E18 Making Questionable Choices and Talking with Kevin Mead
In this episode, our principal talks about making questionable choices and the importance of paying attention. Then, our guest, Kevin Mead, talks about community and building relationships!
Music credit: Music by audionautix.com, used under creative commons license 3.0, and afrodrumming, used under creative commons license 4.0, and adapted for this production.
Follow us on Facebook: Mater Dei Catholic School - Topeka Kansas
Follow us on Instagram: @materdeiknights
Check out our website: www.materdeischool.org
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9min
February 21, 2025 S2:E17 The More Things Change, The More They Stay the Same, and a Chat with Deacon Bob!
In this episode, our principal talks about what has changed in education - and what has not. Then, our guest, Deacon Bob Ortiz, talks about he great work our altar servers are doing and why he loves being a Deacon in our parish!
Music credit: Music by audionautix.com, used under creative commons license 3.0, and afrodrumming, used under creative commons license 4.0, and adapted for this production.
Follow us on Facebook: Mater Dei Catholic School - Topeka Kansas
Follow us on Instagram: @materdeiknights
Check out our website: www.materdeischool.org
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9min
February 07, 2025 S2:E16 The Grand Adventure Known as Parenting and Hanging Out With Mr. Champney!
In this episode, our principal shares her first road trip adventure and how it was a whole lot like parenting! Then, our guest, Riley Champney, talks about being a first year teacher at his very own grade school!
Music credit: Music by audionautix.com, used under creative commons license 3.0, and afrodrumming, used under creative commons license 4.0, and adapted for this production.
Follow us on Facebook: Mater Dei Catholic School - Topeka Kansas
Follow us on Instagram: @materdeiknights
Check out our website: www.materdeischool.org
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9min

FAQs about Knight Cast by Mater Dei:

How many episodes does Knight Cast by Mater Dei have?

The podcast currently has 71 episodes available.