Equipping College Counselors for a Meaningful Vocation |  Michael Schell

Equipping College Counselors for a Meaningful Vocation | Michael Schell

Author: Classic Learning Test September 17, 2026 Duration: 30:47
In this episode, Jeremy speaks with Michael Schell, Headmaster of Sparhawk Academy and founder of the Sparhawk Institute, where he works to equip college counselors for their meaningful work with students. They discuss the state of school athletics, single-sex education, and Michael makes the case that the best counselors do far more than manage applications – they help young people understand who they are, what they are called to, and how to choose a path with wisdom instead of anxiety. Refe...

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