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EPISODE · Jun 15, 2026 · 40 MIN

#225, Beyond Test Scores: Classical Liberal Arts Education with Kiernan Fiore

from School Success Podcast · host Mitchell Slater

“𝑺𝒐 𝒐𝒇𝒕𝒆𝒏 𝒊𝒏 𝒆𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏, 𝒘𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒈𝒆𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒔𝒄𝒉𝒐𝒐𝒍𝒔 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒇𝒖𝒍𝒍 𝒐𝒇 𝒑𝒆𝒐𝒑𝒍𝒆.” – Kiernan Fiore, Director of Academics, Holy Innocents SchoolIn this episode, Kiernan shows how classical liberal arts, great books, and real parent partnership keep humanity at the center of Catholic education. Listen to the full conversation now. 🙌📚-- 𝑇𝑜𝑑𝑎𝑦'𝑠 𝑒𝑝𝑖𝑠𝑜𝑑𝑒 𝑖𝑠 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑑𝑙𝑦 co-𝑠𝑝𝑜𝑛𝑠𝑜𝑟𝑒𝑑 𝑏𝑦 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑯𝒆𝒓𝒛𝒐𝒈 𝑭𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 and ClassReach.ClassReach is your ultimate partner in streamlining school management. Designed with schools in mind, their user-friendly software simplifies administration, enhances communication, and empowers educators to focus on what matters most—student success.Discover tools to manage grades, attendance, scheduling, and more, all in one place. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠classreach.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ today to see how they can help your school thrive with ease and efficiency!The Herzog Foundation is a powerhouse of resources for Christian education, now featuring our School Success podcast on their Podcast Network. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠herzogfoundation.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to explore their offerings, including free training, news updates, and specialized courses. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your school's growth and success through the Herzog Foundation's extensive support network.Every week on The School Success Podcast, digital marketing agency owner Mitchell Slater interviews school leaders and game-changers in the education sector.Click 👉🏼⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/SchoolSuccessMakers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to follow The School Success Podcast on your favorite podcasting platforms. This podcast is powered by School Success, a marketing agency committed to helping schools grow their enrollment and connect better with the families in their communities. Find out more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠schoolsuccessmakers.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Highlights of the Episode:[05:17] Classical Liberal Arts Education[07:55] Fostering Teacher-Student Relationships[10:27] Parental Involvement and Community Building[20:37] Challenges and Adaptations in Classroom Instruction[26:25] Rhetoric and Apologetics in High School Education[30:15] Final Thoughts and Advice for School LeadersYouTube Video Podcast Link:https://youtu.be/ZkUDpBpziRg 

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