The Clapham School Podcast

Clapham School
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  • EDUCATION FOR KIDS

Cultivating trustworthy citizens prepared to lead in a culture where trust is eroding. Christ is our rock; character is our project. We're all about equipping students mentally, but the emphasis on virtue is our key distinction. We're having thoughtful conversations with students, faculty, parents, and leaders who are all passionately committed to equipping the next generation for the pursuit of goodness, truth, and beauty. Unapologetically Christian, we joyfully integrate classical education with the best insights of Charlotte Mason's pedagogy to forge an educational journey that is truly unique to Clapham. At Clapham School, we prepare students to pursue wisdom, grow in virtue, and stand firm in biblical truth. Clapham School inspires students with an education founded on a Christian worldview, informed by the classical tradition, and approached with diligence and joy. claphamschool.org

Episodes

  1. Josie E., Jack S., and Phoebe J. | Upper School Missions Trip

    JAN 27

    Josie E., Jack S., and Phoebe J. | Upper School Missions Trip

    Clapham's Upper School seniors join us for an episode discussing their recent mission trip to the Dominican Republic with GO Ministries!

    22 min
  2. Isabella Vander Woude & Kolby Atchison | Great Books

    12/13/2025

    Isabella Vander Woude & Kolby Atchison | Great Books

    Want civilization to crash? Lock up the Great Books. Head of School Kolby Atchison and Class 8 faculty member Isabella Vander Woude discuss the definition of the Great Books and why these texts are key to preserving a flourishing society and cultivating thoughtful, wholehearted, lifelong learners. Further reading: Breaking Bread With the Dead by Alan Jacobs Passing the Torch by Louis Markos Check out Clapham's Secondary and Upper School here.

    32 min
  3. Leah Becker & Hannah Bramsen | Shakespeare at Clapham

    11/27/2025

    Leah Becker & Hannah Bramsen | Shakespeare at Clapham

    At Clapham School, every single middle school student is guaranteed to have a significant experience with Shakespeare through spending each spring semester studying and performing a Shakespeare play. As a classical school, Shakespeare is naturally part of our curriculum, but why? How does the Great Books canon serve our students, and in what way do they support and engage with a biblical worldview? How can parents serve their students as they approach the formidable task of memorizing and performing lines in front of a live audience? Leah Becker and Hannah Bramsen discuss all this and more in our most recent episode.

    25 min
  4. Kolby Atchison, Patrick Egan | Faculty Hiring & Training at Clapham

    11/13/2025

    Kolby Atchison, Patrick Egan | Faculty Hiring & Training at Clapham

    At Clapham, teaching is a vocation and a craft. Since our teachers are the key to what makes Clapham so unique, our administrative team is highly selective in the people they hire to fill the crucial faculty roles in our school. So, what goes into that process? Join Head of School Mr. Atchison and Academic Dean Dr. Egan as they discuss the characteristics, content, and competencies that comprise the unique role of a Clapham faculty member, as well as the culture and atmosphere that exists among and for these individuals. Find out how teachers are equipped and trained to serve our students with an education that endures. Curious if there are any openings at Clapham? Job postings can be found here: https://www.claphamschool.org/employment/ Teach Like a Champion resources can be found here: https://teachlikeachampion.org/ Resources on Charlotte Mason's unique approach to pedagogy can be found here: https://amblesideschools.org/the-ambleside-difference/

    31 min
  5. Jane Phillip, Hannah Bramsen, Patrick Egan | Life's Work

    10/30/2025

    Jane Phillip, Hannah Bramsen, Patrick Egan | Life's Work

    What is the purpose of homework, or as we call it at Clapham, life's work? How does our unique philosophical approach toward learning inform the kind of work we bring home at night, and what are some practical tips to make sure that life's work is truly serving our students? For Lower School students, the most fruitful, effective way to approach life's work involves parents coming alongside their students in meaningful time together. As students mature into Secondary and Upper School, they become responsible for finishing life's work independently. In every stage, there are strategic ways for parents to support their students by helping them cultivate valuable habits in terms of time management, study space, and addressing distractions. Dr. Egan offers some practical tips for engaging our children about the big ideas they are encountering at school, and Mrs. Phillip gives specific suggestions for reinforcing foundational concepts from math to reading in Lower School.

    27 min
  6. Kelsey Peterson | Rhetoric at Clapham (Senior Thesis) Pt 2

    10/16/2025

    Kelsey Peterson | Rhetoric at Clapham (Senior Thesis) Pt 2

    What does it mean to be prepared for the public square? In this episode, we dive into the Senior Thesis, the capstone academic project for Clapham upperclassmen. Instructor Kelsey Peterson guides students through a year-long process designed to refine both composition and oratory skills. This isn't just a research paper; it's a foundational experience that trains students to be thoughtful, eloquent, and effective Christian voices in the world, prepared to discern and speak the truth. ++ The NYT article referenced in the show is available here: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/03/well/live/awe-wonder-dacher-keltner.html. It is a review of this book: https://shorturl.at/arVn4 ++ The Good Soil Study can be accessed in its entirety here: https://classicaldifference.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/The-Classical-Difference-Good-Soil-7-outcomes-full-research-report-Draft-3-28-2020.pdf.

    18 min
  7. Kelsey Peterson | Rhetoric at Clapham (Part 1)

    10/09/2025

    Kelsey Peterson | Rhetoric at Clapham (Part 1)

    From TikTok to textbooks, students growing up in a digital environment encounter a barrage of rhetoric everywhere they go. Join us for a conversation with Clapham faculty Kelsey Peterson as we explore the unique aim of a Christian approach to training in rhetoric.

    21 min
  8. Miranda Quinn | The Uniform Advantage

    10/09/2025

    Miranda Quinn | The Uniform Advantage

    How does a uniform support the student experience in a school? In an age of expressive individualism, uniforms serve as a signal of a different worldview: one where identity isn't defined by a brand or material status, but is rather rooted in a relationship with God. Join us for a conversation with Clapham Middle School principal Miranda Quinn as we discuss the purpose and advantage of the Clapham dress code.

    24 min
  9. Kolby Atchison, Taline L., Eli K., and Lucy S. | Upper School at Clapham

    10/09/2025

    Kolby Atchison, Taline L., Eli K., and Lucy S. | Upper School at Clapham

    Head of School Kolby Atchison sits down with upperclassmen Taline, Eli, and Lucy to discuss the unique features of Clapham's Upper School. Clapham students truly get the best of both worlds. They thrive in a close-knit community with small class sizes, where meaningful discussions foster deep relationships between students and teachers. At the same time, strategic school partnerships offer access to an expansive range of athletics, extracurriculars, and courses at other local schools or online. Discover how we put the world at our students' fingertips. Find out more about the Upper School at https://www.claphamschool.org/high-school/

    27 min
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Cultivating trustworthy citizens prepared to lead in a culture where trust is eroding. Christ is our rock; character is our project. We're all about equipping students mentally, but the emphasis on virtue is our key distinction. We're having thoughtful conversations with students, faculty, parents, and leaders who are all passionately committed to equipping the next generation for the pursuit of goodness, truth, and beauty. Unapologetically Christian, we joyfully integrate classical education with the best insights of Charlotte Mason's pedagogy to forge an educational journey that is truly unique to Clapham. At Clapham School, we prepare students to pursue wisdom, grow in virtue, and stand firm in biblical truth. Clapham School inspires students with an education founded on a Christian worldview, informed by the classical tradition, and approached with diligence and joy. claphamschool.org

Information

  • Creator
    Clapham School
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Clapham School 2025
  • Show Website
    The Clapham School Podcast