Category Archives: High School

Episode 12 – How I Manage My Classroom: A Balancing Act



“How I Manage My Classroom: A Balancing Act” By Karen E. B. Elliott, English Faculty (1997-the present)   I always find it interesting how classes formulate—not according to a schedule, or what a student desires to take to graduate, or even what “track” they’ve chosen.  Whenever my classes meet, within the first few weeks of … Continue reading Episode 12 – How I Manage My Classroom: A Balancing Act


Episode 4 – Why I Teach Beowulf



In this episode, LCA British Literature teacher, Karen Elliott, discusses her passion for helping students find their faith in literature through the study of Beowulf. I teach a first-semester British Literature survey course to all the seniors, and whether they’re in AP or Honors, we always begin with the famous, anonymous Beowulf. After all, it’s the … Continue reading Episode 4 – Why I Teach Beowulf


Episode 2 – In Defense of the Classroom Tea Party



In this episode, LCA World Lit teacher Danah Hashem explores classroom culture and ritual using tea parties. Episode Transcript: Welcome to Prose and Context, a podcast about lifegiving teaching by the English department at Lexington Christian Academy. (Intro Music) Hello! This is Danah Hashem, and thanks for joining me for today’s episode of Prose and … Continue reading Episode 2 – In Defense of the Classroom Tea Party