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Engineering as a Career Field Oct 12, 2021

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Bill Griffin, Vice President of Manufacturing at CaptiveAire Systems, discusses engineering and the ways in which Thales Academy helps prepare students for that career.
Mr. Griffin currently oversees CaptiveAire manufacturing, engineering, and R&D and is based in Lancaster, PA.
This webinar is also available to view on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wxmk13EjAZc
This webinar was streamed on September 23, 2021. Learn more about Thales Press and register for upcoming events and webinars at https://www.thalesacademy.org/resources/thales-press
Next Webinar: Loving and Learning Latin on October 21 at 4 pm with Will Begley of Thales Rolesville!

What is School Choice? Sep 28, 2021

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What is school choice? What are the arguments for and against expanded school choice options? How might these school choice initiatives benefit parents when it comes to choosing the best school for their children, the best fit for their students’ unique gifts and abilities?
On today's episode of Developing Classical Thinkers, Winston Brady speaks with Bob Luebke, Senior Fellow at the Center for Effective Education at the John Locke Foundation, a think tank in Raleigh, NC. Dr. Luebke has been involved in improving education and expanding educational opportunities. Prior to joining the John Locke Foundation, he wrote about education policy and served as the Director of Policy with the Civitas Institute.
Find out more about Dr. Luebke and the John Locke Foundation here: https://www.johnlocke.org/about-john-locke/

Bioethics and Classical Education Sep 22, 2021

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Dr. Grattan Brown speaks on issues related to bioethics and the need to understand the value and dignity of human life, an idea uniquely grounded in a Classical education.
Dr. Brown currently serves as the Academic Dean at Thales College and previously taught bioethics and related fields at Belmont Abbey College.
Join us on September 23 at 4:00 pm as we hear from Bill Griffin, Vice President of Manufacturing at CaptiveAire Systems, about engineering and the ways in which Thales Academy helps prepare students for that career.
Register here: https://bit.ly/2WTu9sa

Back with Something New Sep 16, 2021

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It's been a long time since we last published an episode, but the crew at DCT have been working on some exciting projects, chief amongst them: Thales Press, an in-house publishing firm to create and publish educational materials that enlighten minds and empower students to focus on what is good, true, and beautiful.
Check out more here: https://www.thalesacademy.org/resources/thales-press
Thales Press Webinar Series, a series of webinars on topics related to Classical education.
Check out a webinar that interests you here: https://www.thalesacademy.org/resources/thales-press

Interview with Ashley Dundas Aug 03, 2021

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On this episode, Winston Brady interviews Ashley Dundas, Administrator of Thales Academy Glen Allen, located outside of Richmond, Virginia.
Ashley Dundas received a B.A. in Elementary Education from Saint Augustine's University and a M.Ed. from Meredith College. Mrs. Dundas brings thirteen years of teaching experience from a variety of schools and learning environments. Mrs. Dundas is thrilled to bring Thales Academy to Glen Allen and looks forward to building a vibrant and thriving Thales community in Virginia.
Find out more about our Thales Glen Allen campus here: https://www.thalesacademy.org/contact/glen-allen-campus

Interview with John D. Mays of Classical Academic Press Jul 27, 2021

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In this episode, Winston Brady interviews John D. Mays, the Director of Science Curriculum at Classical Academic Press. A Classical education is uniquely suited to teach the sciences, and Mays explains his unique approach to teaching science in a Classical school focusing on the ideas of "wonder," "integration," and "mastery."
Find more information about CAP's science curriculum here: https://classicalacademicpress.com/collections/novare-science
John D. Mays' "From Wonder to Mastery" is also available from Classical Academic Press here: https://classicalacademicpress.com/products/from-wonder-to-mastery?_pos=1&_sid=6f9aac4be&_ss=r
John D. Mays received a BS in electrical engineering from Texas A&M University, an MEd in secondary education from the University of Houston, and an MLA in liberal arts from St. Edward’s University. He also has completed 36 hours of graduate study in the field of physics. John worked as an engineer and engineering manager for 14 years and has taught physics, physical science, and math in a variety of settings. At Regents School of Austin, he served as the Math-Science Department chair for 9 years and established the Regents Laser Optics Lab, a college-grade optics laboratory incorporating state-of-the-art lasers, optical components, electronics, and test equipment. John is the author of Novare’s chemistry, physics, and physical science textbooks, as well as many other resources. He has 3 adult children and lives with his wife in San Antonio, Texas.

New Year, New Possibilities Jul 20, 2021

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The school year has begun at Thales Academy! To celebrate the start of the 2021-2022 academic year, Winston Brady, Josh Herring, Jessie Gillooly, Josh Akers, and Houston Clark got together to share some advice for students to make the most of the upcoming school year.
Good luck Thales students! Have a great first week at school!

Reading Gerald Manly Hopkins Jun 22, 2021

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Join Will Begley, Matt Ogle, and Travis Copeland as they discuss the poetry of Gerald Manly Hopkins (1884-1889), including the poems "Spring," "The Caged Skylark," and "As Kingfishers Catch Fire."
Gerald Manly Hopkins' Biography: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/gerard-manley-hopkins
Spring: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/51002/spring-56d22e75d65bd
The Caged Skylark: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/44391/the-caged-skylark
As Kingfishers Catch Fire: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/44389/as-kingfishers-catch-fire
Information on the Eurasian Skylark: https://ebird.org/species/skylar

J.R.R. Tolkien and Classical Education Jun 15, 2021

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In our final episode of the 2020-2021 school year, Travis, Josh, and Winston discuss the life and works of British novelist J.R.R. Tolkien, his inclusion in a Classical curriculum, and our favorite works of Tolkien.
Have a wonderful summer break, DCT fans!

Thales Apex Senior Send Off Jun 08, 2021

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Allison Burns, Emily Bass, and Jessie Gillooly interview five members of the Thales Academy Apex Class of 2021. Nick Lucovsky, Ashley Josey, Shae Reinberg, Brendan Lynch, and Hannah Jury discuss their time at Thales Academy, ways the unique classical education has benefited them, and where they are going next. Check it out!
Congratulations to all of our wonderful seniors!

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