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The LadyK Podcast

Hosted by Katy McKinney · arts · EN-US

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Saving America One Child at a Time Join Katy McKinney, “Lady K”, the Head of School at Lafayette Classical Academy (LCA), for an inspiring podcast series dedicated to Saving America through the excellent education of our children . At LCA, we are committed to Saving America through the right education of our children , fostering a rigorous, content-rich, classical liberal arts program that cultivates both academic excellence and virtuous character. Our mission is to develop the intellectual and personal habits of each student, preparing them to lead responsible, virtuous, and productive lives. We believe in Saving America 🇺🇸 one child at a time by equipping students to become contributors and leaders in their homes, communities, businesses, and government. Through a curriculum rooted in the principles of our Founding Documents, we nurture intelligent and virtuous American citizens who understand and live by the unalienable r

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Questions about The LadyK Podcast

What is The LadyK Podcast about?

Saving America One Child at a Time Join Katy McKinney, “Lady K”, the Head of School at Lafayette Classical Academy (LCA), for an inspiring podcast series dedicated to Saving America through the excellent education of our children.

Who hosts The LadyK Podcast?

The LadyK Podcast is hosted by Katy McKinney. The show has published 35 episodes to date.

What has The LadyK Podcast covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Masters Before Masterpieces with Amy Coffelt" (19 October 2026, 26 minutes), "No Shortcuts: Building Grit Through Hands-On Science" (5 October 2026, 31 minutes), and "The Power of Field Trips: Learning Outside the Classroom" (21 September 2026, 23 minutes).

How often does The LadyK Podcast publish?

The LadyK Podcast publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 25 minutes across 35 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on The LadyK Podcast?

Booking probability for The LadyK Podcast is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The LadyK Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The LadyK Podcast's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch The LadyK Podcast?

The strongest fits for The LadyK Podcast are Schools (K-12). The LadyK Podcast has an arts audience.

About the host

Katy McKinney hosts The LadyK Podcast, an arts podcast with 35 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Episode #35

    Masters Before Masterpieces with Amy Coffelt

    Oct 19, 202626 minS1

    "There is a point at which we really can't appreciate beauty unless we truly understand it." That is how Mrs. Katy McKinney sums up the art program at Lafayette Classical Academy (LCA), and she brings in the teacher...

  • Episode #34

    No Shortcuts: Building Grit Through Hands-On Science

    Oct 5, 202631 minS1

    "I don't want you to hide behind the screw." That is what science teacher Mr. Kevin Miller tells his high school students, and it is the thread running through this conversation with Katy McKinney. Mr. Miller came to...

  • Episode #33

    The Power of Field Trips: Learning Outside the Classroom

    Sep 21, 202623 minS1

    Textbooks lay the groundwork. But standing on the ground impacts a child like nothing else. In this episode, Katy McKinney, Founder and Head of School at Lafayette Classical Academy (LCA), makes the case for the field...

  • Episode #32

    Why Teach Cursive in 2026?

    Sep 7, 202623 minS1

    An eighth grader came into class holding a handwritten letter from his grandparents, and told his teacher, happily, that his mom had typed it out so he could read it. "That broke my heart," Katy McKinney says. She was...

  • Episode #31

    Virtue Is Not Theoretical

    Aug 24, 202624 minS1

    "Virtue is not theoretical. It is extremely real, practical, and usable." That is the claim Katy McKinney makes in this episode, and then she proves it out of the life of her school. When people first hear "classical...

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  • Episode #30

    The Power of Recitation: Words Before Understanding

    Aug 10, 202615 minS1

    "They don't even know what they're saying — so what's the point?" It's the objection heard in non-classical schools about recitation. In this episode, Katy McKinney, founder and Head of School at Lafayette Classical...

  • Episode #29

    Becoming Who You Were Meant to Be: An eighth grader’s remarkable transformation

    Jul 27, 202612 minS1

    At Lafayette Classical Academy (LCA), we don't celebrate an eighth-grade graduation; we celebrate something even more important. In this episode, Katy McKinney shares the meaning behind LCA’s Eighth Grade Recognition...

  • The LadyK Podcast

    From Homeschool Mom to Head of School: The Story Behind Lafayette Academy: A Classical School

    Jul 13, 202625 min

    This week, Katy McKinney shares the story behind founding Lafayette Academy: A Classical School, and what it really takes to build a classical school from the ground up. Drawing from her experience as a public school...

  • The LadyK Podcast

    From Training to the World Stage: A Conversation with Marin McKinney

    Jun 29, 202628 min

    Marin McKinney returns to the Lady K Podcast to share what has been a remarkable and transformative season. After completing her sophomore year at Hillsdale College, Marin devoted herself to training for USA Shooting...

  • Episode #26

    Finding Classical Education: An Educator’s Story

    Jun 15, 202627 minS1

    <p>What draws someone to teaching, and what does it take to become a great teacher?</p><p>In this episode, Head of School, Katy McKinney, welcomes Ms. Glidden, who spent the year serving as an intern at Lafayette...

  • The LadyK Podcast

    Published by the Federal Reserve: Lafayette Students Explain the Invisible Hand Behind a Hit Song

    Jun 1, 202626 minS0

    <p>What does a popular song have to do with economics?</p><p>In this episode, Katy sits down with four Lafayette Academy students whose economics project was selected for publication by the Federal Reserve's Journal of...

  • The LadyK Podcast

    What Great Relationships Teach Us: A Senior Thesis Conversation

    May 18, 202631 minS0

    <p>In this special episode, Head of School, Katy McKinney, sits down with one of Lafayette Academy’s students, Ellie Schweizer, who just completed her senior thesis exploring virtue, friendship, and the “good life”...

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    Lafayette’s Approach to History: Forming the Moral Imagination and Future Citizens

    Apr 20, 202623 minS0

    <p>In this episode of the Lady K Podcast, Katy McKinney pulls back the curtain on how Lafayette Academy: A Classical School teaches history, and why it’s so much more than dates, battles, and tests.</p><p>From...

  • The LadyK Podcast

    Forming Future Citizens An American Education Worth Preserving with Guest Dr. Khalid Khan

    Apr 6, 202629 minS0

    <p>In a free nation, education is never neutral, it is always forming something.</p><p>In this episode, Dr. Khalid Khan explores what it really means to educate a child for citizenship, not just academics. Through...

  • Episode #21

    It Started With a Question: Academics or Character?

    Mar 23, 202617 minS1

    <p>Why would someone start a school from scratch?</p><p>In this episode of the LadyK Podcast, Katy McKinney shares the real story behind founding Lafayette Academy: A Classical School, in Lake Saint Louis, Missouri. It...

  • Episode #20

    The Hidden Skills That Shape Great Students | Classical Education at Lafayette Academy

    Mar 9, 202620 minS1

    <p>What truly makes a student successful?</p><p>Grades and test scores are only part of the story. In this episode of the LadyK Podcast, Katy McKinney, Founder and Head of School at Lafayette Academy, a classical school...

  • Episode #19

    Before You Enroll: 4 Questions That Reveal a School’s True Culture

    Feb 23, 202614 minS1

    <p>Choosing a school can feel overwhelming, but, it doesn’t have to be.</p><p>In this episode, Katy McKinney shares four specific questions every parent should ask when visiting or considering a school. These questions...

  • Episode #18

    The ROI of Classical Education: Choosing the Right School for Your Family

    Feb 9, 202629 minS1

    <p>Choosing a school is one of the most significant investments a family will ever make, but, how do you evaluate the return?</p><p>In this episode of the LadyK Podcast, host Katy McKinney, Head of School for Lafayette...

  • Episode #17

    Screens, Attention, and Learning: A Classical School Perspective

    Jan 27, 202625 minS1

    <p>Parents are noticing something is off, shorter attention spans, constant distraction, and learning that feels harder than it should.</p><p>In this episode of the Lady K Podcast, Katy McKinney, Founder and Head of...

  • The LadyK Podcast

    Life After Lafayette: Discipline, Shooting, and Marin McKinney’s Path to Hillsdale

    Jan 12, 202648 minS0

    <p>Life After Lafayette Academy, a Lake Saint Louis classical school, as alumna Marin McKinney shares how her education prepared her for high-level shooting at Hillsdale College.</p><p>In this episode of the LadyK...

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