Classical School of Wichita

This week, Dr. Dernlan sits down with Benjamin Schmidt to discuss the path that led him to teaching Integrated Humanities. Ben reflects on growing up in a missionary family, studying history and communications in college, and later pursuing postgraduate studies focused on church history and theology. Along the way, he discovered a love for teaching and the unique role the humanities play in helping students think deeply about faith, culture, history, and what it means to live well. Together, they explore vocation, education, and the enduring value of the humanities classroom.

What happens when a chemist feels called to ministry and then to education? In this episode, Dr. Dernlan talks with Michael Bucy about his journey from the lab to seminary to the halls of CSW. Now serving as a science teacher, coach, and House Administrator, Mr. Bucy shares how each step prepared him to mentor students academically, spiritually, and personally.

In this episode of the CSW Podcast, Dr. Dernlan sits down with Upper School humanities teacher Kris Darrah, a true original Saint. Having taught at CSW since the very beginning, Kris has guided students in 6th grade, 7th–8th grade, and 11th–12th grade classrooms. Beyond academics, she has coached tennis, launched CSW’s cheer program, and left a lasting mark on our school culture. A new author and a beloved teacher, Kris reflects on her journey, her students, and what makes CSW such a special place.

What’s it like to serve CSW as both a leader and a parent? In this episode, CFO Ben Zickafoose and Head of School, Dr. Tim Dernlan, talk through Ben’s background, career, and life at CSW. From coaching on the court to managing finances and raising a family in the CSW community, Ben shares how the school has impacted his family and why he believes so strongly in its mission.

Head of School Dr. Timothy Dernlan sits down with Director of Admissions Julie Kice to discuss her journey to CSW and how classical Christian education has formed her family.

In this episode, our Head of School sits down with Classical School of Wichita’s Athletic Director for a conversation about his journey in athletics, coaching, and education, and how those experiences have shaped CSW’s athletic program.

Episode notesGuests: Headmaster Josh Dyson, Upper School Principal Grant BickellTopic: Josh reads through out Philosophy of Modesty.

Guests: Headmaster Josh Dyson, Upper School Principal Grant Bickell, and Athletic Director Tim DolloffTopic: Hear from CSW Athletic Director Tim Dolloff about why sportsmanship matters for CSW.

Episode notesGuests: Headmaster Josh Dyson, Upper School Principal Grant Bickell, and Athletic Director Tim DolloffTopic: Hear from CSW Athletic Director Tim Dolloff about why we do athletics at CSW.

Guests: Headmaster Josh Dyson and Upper School Principal Grant Bickell Topic: Discussing the transcendentals of truth, goodness, and beauty.

Hosts: Headmaster Josh Dyson and Upper School Principal Grant BickellGuests: CSW Alumni Dad, Jim LoganTopic: Jim's encouragement to CSW Dads

Guests: Headmaster Josh Dyson and Upper School Principal Grant BickellTopic: Discussing Homecoming week and all the activities involved.

Guests: Headmaster Josh Dyson and Upper School Principal Grant BickellTopic: The upcoming Dad's Connection event and its importance for fostering community and connection among current and alumni dads.

Guests: Headmaster Josh Dyson and Upper School Principal Grant BickellTopic: The importance of the Liberal Arts, with a focus on the trivium (grammar, logic, and rhetoric).

Episode Title: Helping Your Student SOARGuests: Headmaster Josh Dyson and Upper School Principal Grant BickellTopic: The SOAR binder system and its impact on student organization and academic success.

Join us as Josh and Grant chat with Jarrod Richey from Geneva School in Louisiana.This episode was originally recorded in January when Mr. Richey was here to help lead our winter dance. JARROD RICHEY has been teaching general music and choir classes at Geneva Academy in West Monroe, LA, since 2008. He received his Master of Music degree from the University of Louisiana Monroe. Mr. Richey completed his Kodály music teacher certification from Wichita State University. He is pursuing a Ph.D. in Church Music and Worship at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, TX. Each summer, he teaches musicianship, folk-dancing, and special topics courses in July for the New Saint Andrews College Conservatory of Music and its two-week Kodály Music Teacher training program (Chenaniah Summer Music Institute). Mr. Richey is the author of “BACH to the Future: Fostering Music Literacy Today” (2016). He is the general editor and contributing author for the ACCS publication “Raise the Song: A Classical Christian Guide to Music Education” (2019). He is the general editor for “Let Joy Resound: A Singing School Hymnal,” coming out in Summer 2024. When not working on the above projects, he’s writing at “Musically Speaking” (jarrodrichey.substack.com). Jarrod and his lovely wife, Sarah, have seven choristers in training ranging from toddler to seventeen.

Join Coby Dolloff, Joshua Dyson, and Grant Bickell as Coby shares about G.K. Chesterton's poem "The House of Christmas."

Join Coby Dolloff and Grant Bickell as Coby shares about Gerard Manley Hopkins' poem, "As Kingfishers Catch Fire."

Upper School Principal Grant Bickell talks with Headmaster Josh Dyson about one of the most common questions we get from parents - "What are you reading?"Join Josh and Grant as they talk about the things they have been reading recently.Check out our website - www.cswsaints.com.Recorded on campus in September of 2023.Intro song written and produced by CSW Senior Isaac McConeghey.

Join Josh, Heidi, and Grant as they expand on some of the topics from our Mandatory Parent Meeting.

Upper School Principal Grant Bickell talks with Headmaster Josh Dyson about why CSW wanted to prioritize getting a podcast off the ground. Join Josh and Grant as they begin our newest way to keep our parents informed.Check out our website - www.cswsaints.com.CSW's Mission and Vision - https://cswichita.com/vision/mission-vision/Recorded on campus in September of 2023.Intro song written and produced by CSW Senior Isaac McConeghey.