Chesterton Academy St. Finbar

Podcast hosted by Chesterton Academy of St. Finbar in Charleston, SC, where we share the latest insights and inspiration taken from our experience in building this new school. Inspired by Saint Pope John Paul II, we take as our motto Cultura Vitae, the culture of life. Our mission is to prepare our students to triumph over the materialism and despair that pervade our culture and to accept our Lord's offer to have life and have it abundantly. Our classical curriculum combines a broad liberal arts education with a strong emphasis on the cultivation of Christian virtues and an appreciation of beauty.

Chesterton Academy St. Finbar is a education podcast hosted by Laura Camacho, with 17 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Laura Camacho hosts Chesterton Academy St. Finbar, a education show with 17 episodes published.

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  Episode #8

  Season 2 E 08: Teaching Social Dance Classes Makes Students More Polite, Confident, and Less Awkward

  Oct 1, 20258 minS2

  <p>What if your PE class could teach you how to be more confident, more polite, and less awkward — all while having a blast?</p><p>In this episode of the Chesteron Academy St. Finbar podcast, Ms. Kaiser joins us to share how she’s bringing swing, line, and English country dancing to the PE curriculum at Chesterton Academy. It’s not just exercise — it’s a full-body lesson in grace, manners, and real social connection.</p><p>In today's short episode you’ll learn:</p><p>💃 Why learning traditional partner dance builds student confidence and respectful interaction</p><p>🎶 The music and styl...

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  Episode #7

  Season 2 E 07: Why Skipping the Classics Is Failing Our Students (And How Chesterton Academy Fixes That)

  Sep 17, 202514 minS2

  <p>Are high school students truly connecting with what they read—or just checking off assignments?</p><p>In this episode, Mr. Tony Licari shares how his unique background—from teaching nuclear power in the Navy to leading English and Science at Chesterton Academy St. Finbar—shapes a powerful, structured approach to literature that helps even struggling readers engage deeply with the classics. He also explores how ancient science and myth tie into modern-day wonder and critical thinking.</p><p>In this short episode you'll learn:</p><p>🚀 How classical texts like The Odyssey and The Iliad can be demystified for every...

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  Episode #6

  Season 2 E 06: Why the Modern Education System Is Ugly—And How Chesterton Academy Is Fighting Back

  Sep 3, 202515 minS2

  <p>What if the key to shaping virtuous, well-rounded young minds isn’t STEM—but beauty?</p><p>Welcome to the Chesterton Academy St. Finbar's podcast where we seek to inspire and inform you about all the things related to the wonders of Classical Education through the lens of the Catholic Faith. I am your host, Laura Camacho.</p><p>In this conversation, Mrs. Emily French Kenny, our art teacher at Chesterton Academy St. Finbar, shares how integrating art and art history into a student’s curriculum helps develop not just skill, but character. In a world overwhelmed by utilitarianism and ug...

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  Episode #5

  Season 2 E 05: How Music Theory, Choir, and Sacred Beauty Shape Minds at Chesterton Academy St. Finbar

  Aug 20, 202516 minS2

  <p>What if music education could do more than teach your child how to sing—what if it could unlock beauty, discipline, and deeper human connection?</p><p>In today’s episode, Dr. Valentino Piran, Music Director at Chesterton Academy of St. Finbar, shares how a foundation in classical and sacred music shapes not just students’ talent, but their souls, minds, and character—especially in a culture that’s starved for beauty.</p><p>In this episode you'll learn:</p><p>🎶 Why music and math go hand in hand—and how one enhances the other</p><p>🎯 How sacred chant can transform not...

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  Episode #4

  Season 2 E 04 Geometry, Latin and Theology to Build Better, Smarter Thinkers

  Aug 6, 202513 minS2

  <p>Is your high-schooler ready to thrive in a classical classroom where Latin, logic, and scripture aren’t just subjects—but tools for life?</p><p>In this episode, meet Ms. Rachel Willoughby, a dynamic educator bringing years of experience in faith formation and high school instruction to Chesterton Academy. She shares how subjects like Latin and Euclidean geometry go far beyond textbooks to shape students into thoughtful, confident, and articulate individuals.</p><p>We cover:</p><p>🔑 How classical education builds logical thinkers and confident communicators.</p><p>✅ Why Latin and Geometry are powerful tools for developing both language and reaso...

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