Knight Cast by Mater Dei

In this episode, our principal talks with our guest, Eric White, about the Love and Logic Model of discipline and why both of them think it is good for kids, parents, and teachers!  Music credit: Music by audionautix.com, used under creative commons license 3.0, and afrodrumming, used under creative commons license 4.0, and adapted for this production.Follow us on Facebook: Mater Dei Catholic School - Topeka KansasFollow us on Instagram: @materdeiknightsCheck out our website: www.materdeischool.org

In this episode, our principal talks with our guest, Sarah Gowen, about those times we need to talk about sad and scary stuff with our children. And even though we want to shield them from all of those things, we talk about why the conversations are so important.  Music credit: Music by audionautix.com, used under creative commons license 3.0, and afrodrumming, used under creative commons license 4.0, and adapted for this production.Follow us on Facebook: Mater Dei Catholic School - Topeka KansasFollow us on Instagram: @materdeiknightsCheck out our website: www.materdeischool.org

In this episode, our principal talks with our guest Adam Siemieniewksi, who has become an outstanding ambassador for our school. Adam will share what he has learned as he transitions from a Mater Dei parent to a Hayden Catholic High School Parent. He talks about what he considers our school's greatest strengths and what he loved most about his time as a Mater Dei Parent. Music credit: Music by audionautix.com, used under creative commons license 3.0, and afrodrumming, used under creative commons license 4.0, and adapted for this production.Follow us on Facebook: Mater Dei Catholic School - Topeka KansasFollow us on Instagram: @materdeiknightsCheck out our website: www.materdeischool.org

In this episode, our principal and our guest, Lindsay Monroe, talk about traditions and insights that she has as a mother of an incoming Kindergartner AND an outgoing 8th grader! Then she shares how she works to be present for her family and why she thinks that is so important.Music credit: Music by audionautix.com, used under creative commons license 3.0, and afrodrumming, used under creative commons license 4.0, and adapted for this production.Follow us on Facebook: Mater Dei Catholic School - Topeka KansasFollow us on Instagram: @materdeiknightsCheck out our website: www.materdeischool.org

In this episode, our principal and our guest, Relynn Reynoso, talk about starting the school year on the right foot, and how schools and families can work together to help our students!   Music credit: Music by audionautix.com, used under creative commons license 3.0, and afrodrumming, used under creative commons license 4.0, and adapted for this production.Follow us on Facebook: Mater Dei Catholic School - Topeka KansasFollow us on Instagram: @materdeiknightsCheck out our website: www.materdeischool.org

In this episode, our principal and our guest, Dr. Renee Nugent, talk about education with a high level view of what is happening in classrooms around Kansas.  Music credit: Music by audionautix.com, used under creative commons license 3.0, and afrodrumming, used under creative commons license 4.0, and adapted for this production.Follow us on Facebook: Mater Dei Catholic School - Topeka KansasFollow us on Instagram: @materdeiknightsCheck out our website: www.materdeischool.org

In this episode, our principal and our guest, Michael Flax, talk about hope as the heart of education, the very foundation of what we do in schools. Music credit: Music by audionautix.com, used under creative commons license 3.0, and afrodrumming, used under creative commons license 4.0, and adapted for this production.Follow us on Facebook: Mater Dei Catholic School - Topeka KansasFollow us on Instagram: @materdeiknightsCheck out our website: www.materdeischool.org

In this episode, our principal talks about lessons learned from her children's soccer experiences. Then, our guest, Mary Ford, introduces herself to the Mater Dei community!Music credit: Music by audionautix.com, used under creative commons license 3.0, and afrodrumming, used under creative commons license 4.0, and adapted for this production.Follow us on Facebook: Mater Dei Catholic School - Topeka KansasFollow us on Instagram: @materdeiknightsCheck out our website: www.materdeischool.org

In this episode, our principal talks about easy ways to sneak some learning into your summer fun! Then, our guest, Seminarian Gabriel Zuniga, introduces herself to the Mater Dei community!Music credit: Music by audionautix.com, used under creative commons license 3.0, and afrodrumming, used under creative commons license 4.0, and adapted for this production.Follow us on Facebook: Mater Dei Catholic School - Topeka KansasFollow us on Instagram: @materdeiknightsCheck out our website: www.materdeischool.org

In this episode, our principal pays tribute to her dad and acknowledges the incredible impact that dads are making! Then, our guest, Cara Dister, introduces herself to the Mater Dei community!Music credit: Music by audionautix.com, used under creative commons license 3.0, and afrodrumming, used under creative commons license 4.0, and adapted for this production.Follow us on Facebook: Mater Dei Catholic School - Topeka KansasFollow us on Instagram: @materdeiknightsCheck out our website: www.materdeischool.org

In this episode, our principal makes a case for NOT giving our kids a lot of "chances." Then, our guest, Candice Schulz, shares all the details about this year's 0.5K - that's right, it's a HALF K!  Music credit: Music by audionautix.com, used under creative commons license 3.0, and afrodrumming, used under creative commons license 4.0, and adapted for this production.Follow us on Facebook: Mater Dei Catholic School - Topeka KansasFollow us on Instagram: @materdeiknightsCheck out our website: www.materdeischool.org

In this episode, our principal speaks with our guest, Ally Figgs, about taking young children to Mass, summer reading, and community activities for families!  Music credit: Music by audionautix.com, used under creative commons license 3.0, and afrodrumming, used under creative commons license 4.0, and adapted for this production.Follow us on Facebook: Mater Dei Catholic School - Topeka KansasFollow us on Instagram: @materdeiknightsCheck out our website: www.materdeischool.org

In this episode, our principal speaks with members of the Class of 2026 about what they are most looking forward to as they prepare to begin their high school careers! Music credit: Music by audionautix.com, used under creative commons license 3.0, and afrodrumming, used under creative commons license 4.0, and adapted for this production.Follow us on Facebook: Mater Dei Catholic School - Topeka KansasFollow us on Instagram: @materdeiknightsCheck out our website: www.materdeischool.org

In this episode, our principal speaks with members of the Class of 2026 about the advice they would give our younger Knights! Music credit: Music by audionautix.com, used under creative commons license 3.0, and afrodrumming, used under creative commons license 4.0, and adapted for this production.Follow us on Facebook: Mater Dei Catholic School - Topeka KansasFollow us on Instagram: @materdeiknightsCheck out our website: www.materdeischool.org

In this episode, our principal speaks with member of the Class of 2026 about their Mater Dei Memories! Music credit: Music by audionautix.com, used under creative commons license 3.0, and afrodrumming, used under creative commons license 4.0, and adapted for this production.Follow us on Facebook: Mater Dei Catholic School - Topeka KansasFollow us on Instagram: @materdeiknightsCheck out our website: www.materdeischool.org