Classically Chels: Recent Episodes
Chelsea Niemiec
This podcast is dedicated to you - the tireless teachers, the truth seekers, the doers of good, and to all that is beautiful in this world and the next. Join me as we get gritty about what it takes to truly educate.
This is a bonus recording of my grad school assignment to teach the class about Discourse IX of John Henry Newman's 'The Idea of a University' :)
CORRECTION: I said that 'If the Catholic Faith is true' is a prepositional phrase. This was my mistake. It is a conditional dependent clause.
In this episode, Tony and I talk about his path from teaching in public schools, to administration, to joining The Chalkboard Review and working in education policy. Along the way, we touch on science pedagogy, classical education, and technology.
Go order John Mays' 'Teaching Science So That Students Learn Science' here to see the Twenty-One Basic Tools of Science!
Tune in to hear my conversation with Jeremy Tate about the CLT (Classic Learning Test). The CLT was founded in 2015 as an alternative to standardized tests for high school students applying to college.
Should nature science be taught in the classroom? Listen in to hear Chels narrate ‘My Faith’ by Victor Hess, followed by commentary on the classical approach to science.
Listen in as I speak with Dr. Matt Mehan about classical education and his new children's book 'The Handsome Little Cygnet'! The story, which resembles a traditional fable, is set in New York City and tells the tale of a little swan who must battle the pressures of the modern culture that threaten to lead him astray.
Is the Catholic Church resistant or against science? Tune in to hear what Chels has to say on the topic!
In this episode, I talk about education in Plato's Republic! More specifically, I talk about true education versus the sophist approach and the 'useful' education.
Also, I introduce the Classically Chels community and book club! You won't want to miss this episode!
Father Gregory and I discuss navigating uncertainty and periods of indecision. How do we live within the story that God is writing in our lives even when we don't know the next chapter? If you can make it through our banter, you may find out!
We're BACK! Back in Texas and back on the mic! Tune in to hear what this podcast is all about (for those new listeners), a life update, and where the podcast is going from here. Also, Chels gives a sneak peek into upcoming episodes!
In this episode, I offer six book recommendations for your winter break/season! Have a Merry Christmas, friends!
Get ready for the most epic (hypothetical) elevator ride conversation including Dr. Post's experience with teaching the Great Books all around the world, reasons not to fear Plato, Communism in Slovakia, the state of education in America, resources for school leadership and classical homeschooling, and so much more!
In this episode, I talk about myths, fables, and fairy tales! I offer definitions for each term, talk about the history of the tales of old, and offer a brief defense of these tales.
Recorded on the shores of Lake Superior, this episode is the first of a segment of podcasts called 'Best Friend Book Banter' where I grab a best friend and we talk about what we're reading! My first guest for BFBB is my bestest of friends, my husband, Nicholas! We talk all about our adventures in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, Norse mythology, Catholicism, masculinity, and more :)
Today I'm talking all about my first year of teaching and the ten lessons that I took away from my experiences! Hopefully this gives you some encouragement in knowing that you're not alone and we all have room to grow and things to learn :)
In this episode, Ana and I talk about her twenty years of homeschooling experience, distance learning, the CDC guidelines for schools, and making the switch to homeschooling after COVID! Stay tuned for new episodes every other Monday!
Welcome to Classically Chels! This episode is a glimpse into what this podcast is all about, a little bit about me, and a brief run-down of classical education.