The Regents Podcast

Admissions coordinator Kate Zinnecker, who has been associated with Regents since 1994, looks back on some of her favorite memories and defining moments in the school's history.

Calvin College professor of Philosophy and author James K. A. Smith joins Dan Peterson to discuss the central thesis of his book You Are What You Love and how it applies to parents, students, and teachers in the education context. Note: this is the second part of a two-part conversation.

Calvin College professor of Philosophy and author James K. A. Smith joins Dan Peterson to discuss the central thesis of his book You Are What You Love and how it applies to parents, students, and teachers in the education context. Note: this is the first part of a two-part conversation.

Trillia Newbell is a noted author, speaker, and leader on issues of faith, family, and diversity.  She joins Dr. Dan Peterson to discuss the foundational gospel truths that should guide how Christians  approach the issue of racism.

Elizabeth Bernhardt (actor, singer, writer, and Regents Logic drama teacher) discusses her recent book The Power of Pretend: An Actor's Struggle to Unite Faith and Work. The book was born out of the struggles she has faced as a follower of Christ in the world of the performing arts.

This is the second part of a panel discussion that took place over Zoom at the beginning of the school year during Regents in-service/RICE training.  Teachers and administrators gathered to discuss the the concept of "In Loco Parentis", why it is so important to the school's culture, and what it looks like in practice.

Director of Advancement, Kirk Avery, discusses the Grateful Giving  project that starts this week, what the donations will be used for, and why a family might want to give to Regents in the first place.

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This week's special episode is the first part of a panel discussion  that took place over Zoom at the beginning of the school year during Regents in-service/RICE training.  Teachers and administrators gathered to discuss the the concept of "In Loco Parentis", why it is so important to the school's culture, and what it looks like in practice.

Allison Jackson, science teacher and 7th grade Dean, discusses classical methods of teaching and how they are distinct from what may be found in other educational environments.