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Leading in Truth

Leading in Truth

By John Brandt

This podcast examines how and why the faculty at Lutheran North helps students learn for life and lead in truth.

Photo credit: Chelsea Grobelny. LHN graduate. Photographer extraordinaire.
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Teaching During This Pandemic

Leading in TruthMay 10, 2020

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Teaching During This Pandemic

Teaching During This Pandemic

In this episode of Leading in Truth, Mr. Brandt discusses the challenges and pleasant surprises of teaching during this pandemic. His guests are Ms. Julia Habrecht, Headmaster at Immanuel Lutheran School in Alexandria, Va., and Dr. Daniel Coupland of Hillsdale College.

May 10, 202027:18
Recitations and the Role of Memorization

Recitations and the Role of Memorization

On today’s episode Mr. Brandt  asked four of his seniors to explain recitations and how the activity is more than mere memorization.  Listen to Mr. Brandt and his students discuss how recitations develop memory and a stronger knowledge of God's Word.

May 03, 202020:36
A Great Discussion on Two Great Books

A Great Discussion on Two Great Books

Mr. Paul Looker, Superintendent of the Lutheran High School Association and Mr. Alex Schlump, Lutheran North English teacher stop by our remote Zoom studio to discuss their favorite books. Can Mr. Schlump really speak Quenya? You'll have to listen to find out.

Apr 12, 202019:28
National Lutheran Schools Week: Mr. Faszholz

National Lutheran Schools Week: Mr. Faszholz

Our last episode for National Lutheran Schools Week features Mr. Gary Faszholz. Recently, Mr. Faszholz announced that he is retiring after forty-four years of teaching and coaching. Mr. Faszholz discusses art class, coaching football, and why Christ must be at the foundation of all learning.

Mar 06, 202013:58
National Lutheran Schools Week: Mr. Klausmeier

National Lutheran Schools Week: Mr. Klausmeier

We are celebrating National Lutheran Schools Week. Listen as first year teacher, Mr. Klausmeier explains why he decided to become a Lutheran high school teacher.

Mar 04, 202008:31
National Lutheran Schools Week: Mr. Hardy

National Lutheran Schools Week: Mr. Hardy

We are celebrating National Lutheran Schools Week. Listen as Mr. Hardy, our assistant principal, explains why he decided to enter the ministry of Lutheran education and the joys he has experienced as both a teacher and administrator.

Mar 03, 202006:25
National Lutheran Schools Week: Mr. Brown

National Lutheran Schools Week: Mr. Brown

We are celebrating National Lutheran Schools Week. Listen as one of our Lutheran North teachers explains why he decided to enter the ministry of Lutheran education and why he loves teaching at Lutheran North.

Mar 02, 202008:07
National Lutheran Schools Week: Miss Lauren Schaidt

National Lutheran Schools Week: Miss Lauren Schaidt

We are celebrating National Lutheran Schools Week. Listen as Miss Schaidt explains why she decided to enter the ministry of Lutheran education and why she loves teaching at Lutheran North.

Mar 02, 202004:25
National Lutheran Schools Week: Mr. Wenzelburger

National Lutheran Schools Week: Mr. Wenzelburger

We are celebrating National Lutheran Schools Week. Listen as one of our Lutheran North teachers explain why he decided to enter the ministry of Lutheran education and why he loves teaching at Lutheran North.

Mar 01, 202007:04
National Lutheran Schools Week: Miss Haupt

National Lutheran Schools Week: Miss Haupt

We are celebrating National Lutheran Schools Week. Listen as one of our Lutheran North teachers explain why she decided to enter the ministry of Lutheran education and why she loves teaching at Lutheran North.

Mar 01, 202006:47
Asking Good Questions

Asking Good Questions

A good question does much more than reveal an answer. Listen to Mr. Dumar and Mr. Brandt discuss the use of questions in this episode of Leading in Truth.

Feb 13, 202009:60
Final Exams Part Three

Final Exams Part Three

Mrs. Ebel shares some great ways students can prepare for their final exams. 

Jan 09, 202002:43
Final Exams: Part Four

Final Exams: Part Four

Mr. Schlump shares some great advice on how students can prepare for final exams.

Jan 08, 202005:16
Final Exams: Part Two

Final Exams: Part Two

Mr. Wesley shares some great ways students can prepare for their final exams. 

Jan 08, 202002:49
Final Exams: Part One

Final Exams: Part One

Miss Lauren Schaidt shares great advice on how students can prepare for their final exams.

Jan 08, 202003:45
Learning for Life: Part 1

Learning for Life: Part 1

This episode with Mr. Wenzelburger and Mrs. Mandziara includes HOSA, football, WebMD, cellular respiration, and Christ. Listen to these teachers discuss what Learning for Life, the first part of our mission statement, looks like in their classrooms and in so many other places.

Jan 05, 202014:22
The Elements of Teaching

The Elements of Teaching

Teachers assign a lot of books and a lot of reading from books to help students learn. What happens, however, when teachers read and discuss a book to help them grow and learn? Mr. Reincke, Mr. Hardy, and Mr. Brandt discuss the benefits of a faculty book study and the first book the faculty read together three years ago, The Elements of Teaching.  Join us as we discuss the need for authority, order, and patience in our classrooms, cafeteria, and in our homes.

Nov 10, 201916:23
Paper Conferences with Mr. Alex Schlump

Paper Conferences with Mr. Alex Schlump

Feedback plays an essential role in learning. In this episode learn how Mr. Alex Schlump uses paper conferences to provide feedback for his students and help them develop their writing skills.

Oct 21, 201906:30
Classroom Procedures

Classroom Procedures

Why are establishing and sustaining classroom procedures so important to learning? Theology teacher, Mr. Brian Horvath explains his classroom procedures and how they create a culture of learning and a respect for authority.

Oct 11, 201913:09
Leading in Truth

Leading in Truth

What does Leading in Truth mean and what does this look like at Lutheran North?

Sep 26, 201901:11