Developing Classical Thinkers

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Lifelong Learners, New Locales Nov 17, 2020

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An interview with Kelsey Zoda, the administrator at our Thales Waxhaw campus located just outside of Charlotte, NC. Waxhaw was the first Thales campus to open outside of Raleigh, and we discussed the unique educational opportunities Thales Waxhaw is bringing to families in the Charlotte area.
And please join us for next week's episode on a Great Books discussion on Ovid's "Metamorphoses" and the gospel of John, with the reading and questions available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LtKacZpDkBcLMqB5uU85HCRQKa48HNEp03X9NmAaIOA/edit?usp=sharing

Midterm Survival Guide Nov 10, 2020

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A conversation with Thales teachers Winston Brady, Josh Herring, Will Begley, Jessie Gillooly, Travis Copeland, and Matt Ogle on how to survive midterms and college admissions.

The Quarter Ahead Nov 03, 2020

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A "freestyle" episode of great teachers talking about the great books they'll be teaching this quarter with Josh Herring, Will Begley, Jessie Gillooly, Matt Ogle, Travis Copeland, and Winston Brady.

Mic Drop, John Milton Sep 21, 2020

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A converstion with Jessie Gillooly, Travis, Copeland, Will Begley, and Winston Brady over the poetry of John Milton (1608-1674). Special thanks to Travis for organazing the episode and Jessie for suggesting the great title!

The Podcast of the Forms Sep 09, 2020

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Host Josh Herring leads a conversation with Will Begley, Winston Brady, and Matt Ogle over Plato's "World of Forms" and its implications for teaching in a Classical school.

The Plague(s) Aug 25, 2020

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Thales teachers Jessie Gillooly, Winston Brady, Will Begley, Josh Herring, and Travis Copeland discuss a series of books about plagues including Camus' "The Plague," Thucydides, Lucretius, and Boccaccio, with the aim of finding ways to support our students and our teachers during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Mr. Pence Comes to Thales Aug 20, 2020

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Vice President Mike Pence and Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos came and visited Thales Academy as part of a recent tour of North Carolina. Host Winston Brady talks with Allison Combs, Kristin Davis, and Ashley Bahor about the visit and what it was like for them and their students meeting the VP and the Secretary of Education.

C.S. Lewis' "This Hideous Strength" Aug 03, 2020

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Join Josh and Will for a discussion on C.S. Lewis' "This Hideous Strength" and why this book matters for both teachers and students today.

Keeping (and Staying) Organized Jul 31, 2020

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An interview with Heather Bakogiannis on organizational tips and strategies for middle school students, just in time for the beginning of the Thales school year.

Rolesville Senior Send Off Jun 19, 2020

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A conversation with a small portion of our fantastic senior class at Thales Rolesville about their time at Thales, with Ashley Bahor (Senior Administrator) and Josh Herring (Dean of Students) as hosts.

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