Embodying the Classical Tradition | Mandi Gerth

Embodying the Classical Tradition | Mandi Gerth

Author: Classic Learning Test September 4, 2025 Duration: 34:36
On this episode of Anchored, Soren is joined by Mandi Gerth, Administrative Director of the Cowan Center at the University of Dallas and author of Thoroughness and Charm. They discuss her book, the meaning behind its title, and her vision for teachers as guardians and keepers. She shares her advice for teachers who are simultaneously excited and daunted by the richness of the tradition they get to teach. They explore how teachers embody the classical tradition by cultivating a love for the ma...

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