99 Gifted, Graced, and Formed

AMDG.  When children excel ahead of their grade level, it brings both opportunities and difficulties.  In this episode, current Kolbe parents Veronica Foreman and Joseph Caro join Bonnie, Steven, and Kolbe Academic Services Director Everett Buyarski to talk about the days and years of educating a child who might be referred to as “gifted” if enrolled in a brick-and-mortar school.  The group discusses why formation of the whole human person is crucial, the areas for growth that academic success can sometimes mask, and the beautiful flexibility of Kolbe’s course offerings where students can be challenged and enriched at whatever level they need.

For more information about Kolbe’s customizable program, visit these pages on the Kolbe Academy website:

• Why Choose Kolbe Academy?
• Kolbe’s Educational Philosophy
• The Principle of Subsidiarity Applied to Home Education
• Kolbe Academy Online Conceptual Framework
• Homeschool FAQ

Check out these related Kolbecast episodes:

• 52 Through a Catholic Lens with Kim Crawford
• 54 Pro Omnibus Contendit with Deana Muth
• 68 Grace for the Nitty Gritty with Ashley Massey and Celeste Cuellar
• 92 Protect, Guide, Prepare, Empower with Nicolai and Cathy Lund
• 93 Good Thinking with Dr. Carl Hasler and students
• 98 Stewards of the Mission with Megan Lengyel, Nicole O’Connor, and Tony Guzzaldo

Everett mentions the Art of Problem Solving math curriculum. His previous Kolbecast episodes include

• 11 Truth, Wisdom, and Virtue
• 30 Guiding the Ship and 69 Guiding the Ship with Megan Lengyel and Nicole O’Connor
• 43 The Grade Examen and 59 The Secret Whiteboard with Erica Treat
• 50 Backstage: Cast Party
• 78 The Kolbe Man Show with Dr. Don Prudlo

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