With summer break just around the corner, Dr. Russ Sojourner, spends his May podcast—the final edition of the Titan Pulse of the school year—by introducing and highlighting TCA’s incoming President. He also describes our new Student Use of Cell Phone policy that the Digital Health Committee recommended, and the TCA Board voted to approve. Finally, Dr. Sojourner discusses TCA’s “End of Year” giving challenge match—the largest in school history. This will be his final podcast of his TCA career. Enjoy.

In the February edition of the Titan Pulse, Dr. Russ Sojourner, President of The Classical Academy, updates our community on the search for a new TCA President. He also describes where the Digital Health Committee is on the digital “Road Map” and what the community can expect in the following months. Finally, Dr. Sojourner reports on the results of TCA’s December giving match. There is loads of good information for this month that we think you will enjoy. The audio was originally recorded at The Classical Academy for the use of TCA's parents and students. Intro music: TCA’s high school Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Christina Schwartz-Soper, 2016 Concert Band Festival. It is licensed under CC 3.0.

The holiday season is upon us, and our newest edition of the Titan Pulse is here. This month Dr. Russ Sojourner, President of The Classical Academy, begins by addressing his upcoming retirement next summer.  He also updates the TCA community on the progressing Digital Health initiative and what the community can expect in the following months. Finally, Dr. Sojourner reports on the developments surrounding the Sunset Amphitheatre and TCA’s potential partnership with them. The audio was originally recorded at The Classical Academy for the use of TCA's parents and students. Intro music: TCA’s high school Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Christina Schwartz-Soper, 2016 Concert Band Festival. It is licensed under CC 3.0.

In October’s edition of the Titan Pulse, Dr. Russ Sojourner, President of The Classical Academy, informs listeners of two important, upcoming 25^th Anniversary events.  He also introduces another clip from the May 2022 character conversation in which Mr. Wes Jolly, our Director of Academic Services, sat down for an informative discussion with TCA’s three prior Directors of K-12 Character Education: Dr. Sojourner, Mrs. Betsy Brown and Mrs. Ruth Miller. The audio was originally recorded at The Classical Academy for the use of TCA's parents and students. Intro music: TCA’s high school Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Christina Schwartz-Soper, 2016 Concert Band Festival. It is licensed under CC 3.0.

Welcome back to the 2022-23 school year! Dr. Russ Sojourner, President of the Classical Academy, kicks off our initial podcast with some special guests. As we prepare to celebrate TCA’s 25^th Anniversary, our year-long theme is “Remembering our Roots.” In that spirit, Dr. Sojourner and Mr. Wes Jolly (our Director of Academic Services) sat down with Mrs. Betsy Brown and Mrs. Ruth Miller last May. Both of these women and our president served sequentially in the role of Director of K-12 Character Education. Through their efforts, the inculcation of character in TCA’s curriculum solidified. In this podcast, Dr. Sojourner introduces a clip from that rich and recorded conversation, a clip we think you will enjoy. The audio was originally recorded at The Classical Academy for the use of TCA's parents and students. Intro music: TCA’s high school Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Christina Schwartz-Soper, 2016 Concert Band Festival. It is licensed under CC 3.0.

With summer break in sight, Dr. Russ Sojourner, President of the Classical Academy, spends his May podcast, the final podcast of the school year, by reminding listeners of our upcoming 25-year anniversary and he takes some time to appreciate our staff and faculty. He also shares some information about the budget for this upcoming school year. The audio was originally recorded at The Classical Academy for the use of TCA's parents and students. Intro music: TCA’s high school Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Christina Schwartz-Soper, 2016 Concert Band Festival. It is licensed under CC 3.0.

***BE AWARE*** April’s edition of the Titan Pulse mentions some sensitive, but timely topics for TCA parents. If you are listening with younger ears nearby, you may want to preview it first. In it, Dr. Russ Sojourner, President of the Classical Academy, covers our multitude of upcoming spring activities, including our Parent Academy on Internet safety. He also shares a little about the budget and the importance of showing gratitude. The audio was originally recorded at The Classical Academy for the use of TCA's parents and students. Intro music: TCA’s high school Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Christina Schwartz-Soper, 2016 Concert Band Festival. It is licensed under CC 3.0.

With Spring Break just around the corner, Dr. Russ Sojourner, President of the Classical Academy, reviews two praiseworthy items in March’s edition of the Titan Pulse. First, he extols the TCA student body's fundraising efforts for the Make a Wish Foundation. Second, Dr. Sojourner celebrates the opening of our newly completed Erickson Titans Sports Complex. The audio was originally recorded at The Classical Academy for the use of TCA's parents and students. Intro music: TCA’s high school Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Christina Schwartz-Soper, 2016 Concert Band Festival. It is licensed under CC 3.0.

In February’s edition of the Titan Pulse, Dr. Russ Sojourner, President of The Classical Academy, discusses three notable items that might be of interest to the TCA community. First, he highlights our upcoming annual Board Election and explains the TCA Board appointed director position. Next, Dr. Sojourner covers the Titan of the Year process and third, he provides some good news on end-of-year donations. The audio was originally recorded at The Classical Academy for the use of TCA's parents and students. Intro music: TCA’s high school Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Christina Schwartz-Soper, 2016 Concert Band Festival. It is licensed under CC 3.0.

Dr. Russ Sojourner, President of The Classical Academy, kicks off the Titan Pulse, the initial (and official) president's podcast of the TCA Titans which is designed to bring newsworthy information to you monthly. In this episode, Dr. Sojourner covers his most recent report to the TCA Board of Directors and thoughts on his State of the School Address to the TCA Staff and Faculty given at the beginning of January 2022. The audio was originally recorded at The Classical Academy for the use of TCA's parents and students. Intro music: TCA’s high school Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Christina Schwartz-Soper, 2016 Concert Band Festival.  It is licensed under CC 3.0.