The University of Dallas Classical Education Podcast
Welcome to The University of Dallas Classical Education Podcast. Join us as we sit down with professors, K-12 teachers, and thought leaders who are shaping the landscape of classical education. Our guests bring deep insight and practical wisdom to educators, parents, and lifelong learners alike. Whether you're a seasoned classical educator or just beginning your journey, this podcast will inform, inspire, and deepen your understanding of a tradition that seeks to cultivate virtue, wonder, and a love of truth. Hosted by Dr. Shannon Valenzuela.
The University of Dallas Classical Education Podcast
Latest Episodes
Why Literature Still Matters with Dr. Jason Baxter
SummaryIn this conversation, Shannon Valenzuela and Jason Baxter explore the profound relationship between literature, beauty, and the human experience. Jason Baxter shares insights on how immersion in literary worlds fosters dept...
Building Classical School Communities with Dr. Robert Jackson
SummaryIn this conversation, Shannon Valenzuela and Robert Jackson explore the principles and practices of classical education, emphasizing the importance of mentorship, collaboration, and the role of experience in the learning pr...
Tracing the Sky with Joseph Tabenkin
SummaryIn this conversation, Shannon Valenzuela and Joseph Tabenkin explore the intersection of classical education and modern learning tools, particularly in the realm of astronomy. They discuss the importance of maintaining fric...
A Brief Quadrivium with Dr. Peter Ulrickson
SummaryIn this episode, Shannon Valenzuela and Peter Ulrickson explore the significance of the Quadrivium in education and Dr. Ulrickson's unique presentation of teaching these arts in his books A Brief Quadrivium and the...
Another Sort of Mathematics with Jake Tawney
SummaryIn this episode, Shannon Valenzuela and Jake Tawney explore the significance of the quadrivium in education, particularly focusing on mathematics as a bridge between the material and the divine and the ability of mathematic...
