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.
Podcasting since 2025 • 12 episodes
The University of Dallas Classical Education Podcast
Latest Episodes
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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42:14
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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52:16
The Quadrivium in the Middle School with Dr. Merrill Roberts
SummaryIn this episode, Shannon Valenzuela and Dr. Merrill Roberts explore the beauty of the quadrivium for the middle school classroom. They discuss the integration of nature studies, mathematics, and science in middle scho...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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55:58
Retrieving the Quadrivium with Dr. Jeffrey Lehman and Dr. Andrew Seeley
SummaryIn this episode, Shannon Valenzuela, Dr. Jeff Lehman, and Dr. Andrew Seeley explore the retrieval of the quadrivium and its significance in classical education, particularly in mathematics and science. They discuss their pe...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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52:38
From Wonder to Mastery: Science Education with John D. Mays
SummaryIn this conversation, Shannon Valenzuela and John Mays explore the principles of teaching science classically. They discuss the importance of beauty to the work of education, the importance of textbook design, and the need ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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56:03