As classical Christian math teachers, our administrators expect us to deliver a product that is different from that of the Christian school across town or the public school down the road. We study the tenets of classical pedagogy – such as John Milton Gregory’s Seven Laws of Teaching, which urge us to “require the pupil to reproduce in thought” and to “review, review, review” – yet we often wonder: What does this actually look like in the math classroom? This session will translate these classical principles into practical classroom strategies. Drawing on 13 years of experience teaching middle and high school mathematics, I will share four concrete systems that strengthen student engagement, deepen conceptual understanding, and streamline lesson planning and grading. Attendees will leave with actionable ideas they can implement in the upcoming school year.

Josh Catron transitioned from the beer industry to education 13 years ago and has since taught mathematics at both the Logic and Rhetoric levels, coached athletics, and served in multiple leadership roles. He currently serves as Dean of Academics and Dean of the Logic School at Arma Dei Academy, where he supports faculty development and oversees curricular and pedagogical implementation. Josh lives in the Denver area with his wife, Chelsea, and their three children.