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Curiosity and Wonder: A Journey into the Good, the True, and the Beautiful
In one of my favorite chapters from Chris Perrin’s The Good Teacher, he reminds us that a truly great teacher is someone who sparks curiosity and wonder in their students. It’s all about bridging the gap between what students already know and what they don’t yet understand—and doing it in a way that lights up…
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Embracing Embodied Learning: Cultivating an Atmosphere of Whole-Person Education
In the world of classical Christian education, Chris Perrin’s idea of “embodied learning” reminds us to rethink how we bring our students into the fullness of learning. Embodied learning is teaching beyond the intellect—it’s about the whole person. Embodied learning is the idea that because we learn with our whole bodies and all our senses,…
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Pause, Pray, and Play: Finding Scholé in the School Day
In the spirit of Chris Perrin’s The Good Teacher, let’s talk about something we often overlook in our bustling school days: the practice of scholé—that contemplative, restful pause where students and teachers alike can simply “be” with ideas. Perrin suggests that just as the seventh day in Genesis was set aside for rest, a portion…
Behind the Curriculum Curtain
Leadership Lessons from the Coordinator’s Desk
Behind the Curriculum Curtain 