Thank you for this piece. It is of no use sitting in on a Mr. Greer style class and then not acting upon in. You, John have clearly done so. I understood this article to be an overview of what you teach and not merely as some detractors might offer, a mere boasting of your efforts. Boasting and doing are two different activities but you choose to do. As I write this, I wanted to sit in all your classes even though most of this knowledge is not at all new or unfamiliar to me. I wanted to sit in to see the passion and to witness the transformation of a younger generation into critically thinking adults. This would be a good series for small local libraries like my own here in Waterford, ( Davies memorial library named after the original bequest of the building and some resources to form this library… small, charming, very low budget, but in my opinion may become the brightest spot in the community as things around us collapse). Again, thank you graciously for this. I had no idea you were doing this.
I'm grateful for the encouragement. I believe I am equipping these kids for an adversarial (with corporations and government) life, as well as for their personal choices.... Thanks for writing!
I forwarded the article to a number of people I know who are home schooling their children, because what you have to offer is in my opinion essential to education.
You are certainly a Gift to those children and the failing education system, Mr. Klar. I live far from your school but plan on making a small donation in your name. Thank you for this column.
Kids always respond to passionate teachers. When I was hiring teachers, I looked for three things: a love for the Lord, a love of their subject area, and a love for kids. Of course, it takes more than those three things to be a good teacher but they are the fundamental things. I truly believe that Christian education is the hope for our nation. I too will send a gift to the school. Also, it looks like the church is solid.
HOPE. You're delivering hope to these kids as well as your readers. It does get burdensome viewing the horrible misinformation and outright lies fed to everyone! So looking forward to listening to Small Farm Republic in addition to your speaking on podcasts . Thank you.
Wonderful story about your teaching at the Christian School and why John. You do everything to your utmost best and I know your school administration and the children appreciate you for your efforts. Excellence is your middle name John. Your passion to provide a special experience to these kids is apparent. Vermont and America thank you, as do I. If only the teachers in the teachers unions across America shared your commitment to excellence in teaching instead of their own agenda, whatever that may be, socialism, Marxism, financial, or some other esoteric reason. You are in the right place for a reason and compelling young minds as well as their parents and families. God has a path for you to follow and you honor Jesus Christ with each day of service that you provide in all things John. Again, thank you.
It’s great that you’re sharing your hard-earned knowledge with kids, in an atmosphere that fosters learning. I distinctly remember a lesson from my English Lit teacher, Mr. Costen, as a senior. He was a square, solid man with a basso profundo voice. This day, he closed the door and asked us to listen closely to what he was going to say. We were drawn in. He then proceeded to recite the alphabet, and doing so going through a variety of emotions, like the practiced part-time actor (and former voluntary fireman) he was. Soon we became aware that the whole class started feeding off his various emotions. He had us in the palms of his hands WITHOUT SAYING ANYTHING! He then wrapped up his recitation by explaining that “This was a lesson in rhetoric. It doesn’t always matter what you say, but how you say it. Beware of those who are experts in the latter without paying attention to their substance.” I never forgot that lesson. And I’m 68.
I would love to learn in your class! What a blessing to your community and students. This is exactly what we will need to overcome the globalist threat and for anyone who doesn’t see them as a threat, they are just not informed.
Wow! This is SO exciting and after reading the comments, I agree with all these folks, that you are such an inspiration to be actually educating these young, impressionable students. With your insights and massive understanding of many subjects, they will get a real appreciation of what learning is about - and it can be fun!!! Good for you! This is a demanding job, but so worthwhile when you know these kids will remember these classes well into adulthood and be so grateful!!! I agree that this may be your calling! Keep it up, you are making a grand contribution for what matters in education.
Thanks Kathleen. Actually, I do teach them many other things as well (if they are interested). I teach them law -- international law, criminal law, tort law, rules of evidence and hearsay, etc. I teach them linguistics, history, etc. where it comes into play. And I teach them literature -- from Tolkien to Orwell (Animal Farm is an excellent book for our time!) and Wendell Berry. The other day I was pulling up "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" and gave them an exposition of the idea of "measuring out my life in coffee spoons" and reciting "The women come and go, speaking of Michelangelo." I recounted TS Eliot's poetry legacy, but also his biography and conversion to Christianity. That was in study hall.... :)
Awesome! Just think, if they are good, inquisitive students, how all your outpouring of such a variety of knowledge will inspire them to dig deeper and read and read and learn about the incredible subjects they can investigate. And NOT pay attention to all the hate and lies and toxic rants of the political criminal element!!!!!
Your students are very blessed to have the opportunity to learn this important and comprehensive information from such a passionate instructor. Maybe you could scale your reach by joining a homeschool curriculum, such as Ron Paul's--or offer an online course for kids over the summer. I'm sure Mr. Greer is smiling down at you. 💕
Food with skins can be toxic too. When spray falls to the ground and works down to the roots; and is taken up by the plant or tree.; and is absorbed into the body of the plant or fruit. Apple trees during a season are sprayed 55 times. The pesticide spray can be taken up by the tree roots; and gain entry into the fruit. Poisonous spraying must stop. Crops and trees are like people feed them nourishment and they will develop healthy natural immunity...and not need pesticides. Our USDaA has failed to regenerate the soul and has catered to the pesticide industry...which is destroying the soil.
Yes, it is a general rule for thick-skinned produce like bananas and avocadoes. Potatoes are a no-no, as a ground crop being saturated with chemicals. Apples and peaches are particularly polluted despite their skins -- even peeling them is insufficient. Consumer Reports just released an interesting study that augments the EWG lists..... Mexican produce is particularly untrustworthy.
Excellent...maybe this is your truest calling, amongst many others!! A true Benjamin Franklin or Thomas Jefferson, if I may be so bold as to declare.
I can imagine how different my life would be if I had a teacher that exposed me to these ideas and skills and thoughts back in 1972. Instead, it took me over 30 years to arrive here. But here I am!!
Is there an age limit to attend? If not, sign me up. I promise that I am a much more attentive pupil than I was 50 years ago.
LOL!
I will inquire but I am skeptical :)
Exactly what I was thinking!!
XXX
We will need your curriculum everywhere. I hope you consider publishing it.
:) I am honored and humbled that you have taken the time to read it, Dr. I'm amazed at how much you process.....
We just returned home from the annual Websterville Christian Academy dinner and fundraiser. Your timing is apropos. :)
Thank you for this piece. It is of no use sitting in on a Mr. Greer style class and then not acting upon in. You, John have clearly done so. I understood this article to be an overview of what you teach and not merely as some detractors might offer, a mere boasting of your efforts. Boasting and doing are two different activities but you choose to do. As I write this, I wanted to sit in all your classes even though most of this knowledge is not at all new or unfamiliar to me. I wanted to sit in to see the passion and to witness the transformation of a younger generation into critically thinking adults. This would be a good series for small local libraries like my own here in Waterford, ( Davies memorial library named after the original bequest of the building and some resources to form this library… small, charming, very low budget, but in my opinion may become the brightest spot in the community as things around us collapse). Again, thank you graciously for this. I had no idea you were doing this.
I'm grateful for the encouragement. I believe I am equipping these kids for an adversarial (with corporations and government) life, as well as for their personal choices.... Thanks for writing!
I forwarded the article to a number of people I know who are home schooling their children, because what you have to offer is in my opinion essential to education.
You are certainly a Gift to those children and the failing education system, Mr. Klar. I live far from your school but plan on making a small donation in your name. Thank you for this column.
I'm grateful! We must support these schools as havens for children!
Kids always respond to passionate teachers. When I was hiring teachers, I looked for three things: a love for the Lord, a love of their subject area, and a love for kids. Of course, it takes more than those three things to be a good teacher but they are the fundamental things. I truly believe that Christian education is the hope for our nation. I too will send a gift to the school. Also, it looks like the church is solid.
Amen and thank you!
HOPE. You're delivering hope to these kids as well as your readers. It does get burdensome viewing the horrible misinformation and outright lies fed to everyone! So looking forward to listening to Small Farm Republic in addition to your speaking on podcasts . Thank you.
Wonderful story about your teaching at the Christian School and why John. You do everything to your utmost best and I know your school administration and the children appreciate you for your efforts. Excellence is your middle name John. Your passion to provide a special experience to these kids is apparent. Vermont and America thank you, as do I. If only the teachers in the teachers unions across America shared your commitment to excellence in teaching instead of their own agenda, whatever that may be, socialism, Marxism, financial, or some other esoteric reason. You are in the right place for a reason and compelling young minds as well as their parents and families. God has a path for you to follow and you honor Jesus Christ with each day of service that you provide in all things John. Again, thank you.
Thanks friend. You are a patriot.
It’s great that you’re sharing your hard-earned knowledge with kids, in an atmosphere that fosters learning. I distinctly remember a lesson from my English Lit teacher, Mr. Costen, as a senior. He was a square, solid man with a basso profundo voice. This day, he closed the door and asked us to listen closely to what he was going to say. We were drawn in. He then proceeded to recite the alphabet, and doing so going through a variety of emotions, like the practiced part-time actor (and former voluntary fireman) he was. Soon we became aware that the whole class started feeding off his various emotions. He had us in the palms of his hands WITHOUT SAYING ANYTHING! He then wrapped up his recitation by explaining that “This was a lesson in rhetoric. It doesn’t always matter what you say, but how you say it. Beware of those who are experts in the latter without paying attention to their substance.” I never forgot that lesson. And I’m 68.
I think I'll try it! :) Great story, and I thank you for sharing it here.... :)
Very uplifting! You should make your course available on line.
Yes! Please!
I would love to learn in your class! What a blessing to your community and students. This is exactly what we will need to overcome the globalist threat and for anyone who doesn’t see them as a threat, they are just not informed.
My kids are well informed. Built up in His armor.... :)
Wow! This is SO exciting and after reading the comments, I agree with all these folks, that you are such an inspiration to be actually educating these young, impressionable students. With your insights and massive understanding of many subjects, they will get a real appreciation of what learning is about - and it can be fun!!! Good for you! This is a demanding job, but so worthwhile when you know these kids will remember these classes well into adulthood and be so grateful!!! I agree that this may be your calling! Keep it up, you are making a grand contribution for what matters in education.
Thanks Kathleen. Actually, I do teach them many other things as well (if they are interested). I teach them law -- international law, criminal law, tort law, rules of evidence and hearsay, etc. I teach them linguistics, history, etc. where it comes into play. And I teach them literature -- from Tolkien to Orwell (Animal Farm is an excellent book for our time!) and Wendell Berry. The other day I was pulling up "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" and gave them an exposition of the idea of "measuring out my life in coffee spoons" and reciting "The women come and go, speaking of Michelangelo." I recounted TS Eliot's poetry legacy, but also his biography and conversion to Christianity. That was in study hall.... :)
We need more of your elk. A good teacher with fundamental values who is guiding young adults to critically think and see the whole picture.
Thanks. I once thought everyone was taught such things. It horrified me that they aren't....
Awesome! Just think, if they are good, inquisitive students, how all your outpouring of such a variety of knowledge will inspire them to dig deeper and read and read and learn about the incredible subjects they can investigate. And NOT pay attention to all the hate and lies and toxic rants of the political criminal element!!!!!
Your students are very blessed to have the opportunity to learn this important and comprehensive information from such a passionate instructor. Maybe you could scale your reach by joining a homeschool curriculum, such as Ron Paul's--or offer an online course for kids over the summer. I'm sure Mr. Greer is smiling down at you. 💕
Food with skins can be toxic too. When spray falls to the ground and works down to the roots; and is taken up by the plant or tree.; and is absorbed into the body of the plant or fruit. Apple trees during a season are sprayed 55 times. The pesticide spray can be taken up by the tree roots; and gain entry into the fruit. Poisonous spraying must stop. Crops and trees are like people feed them nourishment and they will develop healthy natural immunity...and not need pesticides. Our USDaA has failed to regenerate the soul and has catered to the pesticide industry...which is destroying the soil.
Yes, it is a general rule for thick-skinned produce like bananas and avocadoes. Potatoes are a no-no, as a ground crop being saturated with chemicals. Apples and peaches are particularly polluted despite their skins -- even peeling them is insufficient. Consumer Reports just released an interesting study that augments the EWG lists..... Mexican produce is particularly untrustworthy.
Excellent...maybe this is your truest calling, amongst many others!! A true Benjamin Franklin or Thomas Jefferson, if I may be so bold as to declare.
I can imagine how different my life would be if I had a teacher that exposed me to these ideas and skills and thoughts back in 1972. Instead, it took me over 30 years to arrive here. But here I am!!
Thank you, John. Wonderful.