
in Philosophy and Medieval Studies (with a Classics minor) at Indiana University, in Bloomington, Indiana. in philosophy at the University of Pittsburgh, and her B.A. Prior to joining the philosophy faculty at USC, she was a Collegiate Assistant Professor of Humanities at the University of Chicago, where she was a member of the Society of Fellows in the Liberal Arts and an affiliated faculty in the philosophy department. Jennifer Frey is an associate Professor of Philosophy at the University of South Carolina and fellow of the Institute for Human Ecology at the Catholic University of America. The next episode will air on Weds., February 9th, with Virginia Walden Ford, education advocate and author of Voices, Choices, and Second Chances and School Choice: A Legacy to Keep.įollow on Apple Follow on Stitcher Follow on Spotifyĭr. Teachers are leaving the classroom for jobs in sales, software, healthcare and other fields that offer higher pay and more flexibility. Stories of the Week: In Texas, the president of the new University of Austin, Pano Kanelos, a Shakespeare scholar, hopes to help restore open inquiry and civil discourse in higher education.

Related: A Vision of Hope – Catholic Schooling in Massachusetts Frey concludes the interview with a reading from one of Flannery O’Connor’s works. Frey describes O’Connor’s mix of humor, tragedy, and satire, some of the troubling elements of our age that she depicted, and how her life, faith, and fiction can guide readers toward moral courage in the face of adversity. They next discuss the life of Southern fiction writer Flannery O’Connor, among the most important Catholic authors of the 20th century, and how her powerful writing about grace can impart timeless truths to high schoolers. She offers thoughts on the steps educators must follow to confirm a strong faith-based role in students’ lives. Frey shares why Catholic education is so vitally important in the lives of families, schoolchildren, and communities, with its commitment to nurturing an appreciation for “the true, the good, and the beautiful” among students from all faith backgrounds. Jennifer Frey, an associate Professor of Philosophy at the University of South Carolina and fellow of the Institute for Human Ecology at the Catholic University of America. Pioneer Young Professionals (PYP) NetworkĪs we celebrate National Catholic Schools Week, “The Learning Curve” co-host Cara Candal talks with Dr.COVID Tracker for Long-Term Care Facilities.

