Interview with Dan Teller

Episode 51 - Dan Teller, Guest Convo

Dan Teller is the founder and director of The Good Shepard Catholic Montessori (GSCM) in Cincinnati, Ohio.  Since its founding in 1998, GSCM has grown from 28 students in Preschool and Kindergarten to over 200 students up through eighth grade.  Dan has dedicated his career to education, having worked in various public and private school settings, including being a traveling Formation Leader who trains catechists in the "Catechesis of the Good Shepard" program.  Dan has been married for 40 years and has seven children and two grandchildren.

 Chad carefully curates the conversation for this episode's exchange of rare ideas.  Ben stands guard, baton (still) in hand, ready to swing into action, as the two elicit educational insights from this experienced guest.  Where did the Montessori school concept come from and how does it different from more common approaches to schooling?  What are some innovative and effective ways to go about transmitting the faith to our youth?  What advice does our guest have for dads when it comes to their children's education? 

SHOW NOTES:

School Dan founded:  History - The Good Shepherd Catholic Montessori (gscmontessori.org).
 
Swiss study referenced by Dad:  Fathers: Key to Their Children's Faith | Opinion News (christianpost.com)