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The LadyK Podcast

The LadyK Podcast

By: Katy McKinney
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Saving America One Child at a Time


Join Katy McKinney, “Lady K”, the Head of School at Lafayette Academy: A Classical School for an inspiring podcast series dedicated to Saving America through the excellent education of our children. At Lafayette Academy: A Classical School, we are committed to Saving America through the right education of our children, fostering a rigorous, content-rich, classical liberal arts program that cultivates both academic excellence and virtuous character.


Our mission is to develop the intellectual and personal habits of each student, preparing them to lead responsible, virtuous, and productive lives. We believe in Saving America 🇺🇸 one child at a time by equipping students to become contributors and leaders in their homes, communities, businesses, and government. Through a curriculum rooted in the principles of our Founding Documents, we nurture intelligent and virtuous American citizens who understand and live by the unalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, endowed by our Creator.


Each episode explores how Lafayette Academy: A Classical School's vision shapes students into statesmen, entrepreneurs, and servant-leaders dedicated to God, country, community, and family. Tune in to discover how we forge character, inspire service, and build a foundation for a free, just, and happy society—one student at a time.


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  • NAME TBD RELEASE 3/9/26

    NAME TBD RELEASE 3/9/26
    Feb 9 2026

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    For more information about Lafayette Academy, A Classical School please visit https://lafayetteacademy.org/

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    20 mins
  • Before You Enroll: 4 Questions That Reveal a School’s True Culture

    Before You Enroll: 4 Questions That Reveal a School’s True Culture
    Feb 23 2026

    Choosing a school can feel overwhelming, but, it doesn’t have to be.

    In this episode, Katy McKinney shares four specific questions every parent should ask when visiting or considering a school. These questions go deeper than academics and test scores, they uncover culture, expectations, leadership, and the overall health of a school community.

    She also explains the red flags and green flags to look for in the answers you receive.

    You’ll learn:

    • The 4 questions that reveal more than a brochure ever will


    • What strong schools confidently articulate


    • Warning signs that parents often overlook


    • How to evaluate a school with clarity and confidence


    If you’re touring schools, considering private or classical education, or simply wanting to make a thoughtful decision for your family, this episode will give you a practical framework you can use immediately.


    For more information about Lafayette Academy, A Classical School please visit https://lafayetteacademy.org/

    For Referenced Resources from the LadyK Podcast Click Here for Download
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    14 mins
  • The ROI of Classical Education: Choosing the Right School for Your Family

    The ROI of Classical Education: Choosing the Right School for Your Family
    Feb 9 2026

    Choosing a school is one of the most significant investments a family will ever make, but, how do you evaluate the return?

    In this episode of the LadyK Podcast, host Katy McKinney, Head of School for Lafayette Academy, sits down with Joe DeLisi, a parent at Lafayette Academy and a financial advisor who helps families and business owners make thoughtful, long-term decisions.

    Together, they explore education through a financial lens, asking questions many parents are already thinking but rarely hear answered:

    • How should families think about education as an investment?
    • What does “return on investment” look like when it comes to schooling?
    • Why did Joe and his wife choose a classical education for their children?
    • How does long-term thinking in finance mirror long-term thinking in education?

    This conversation is especially valuable for parents weighing private school, classical education, or alternative education models and looking beyond test scores to outcomes like character, discipline, and lifelong thinking skills.

    If you’re navigating school decisions and wondering whether classical education is truly “worth it,” this episode will give you a calm, practical framework for thinking it through.



    For more information about Lafayette Academy, A Classical School please visit https://lafayetteacademy.org/

    For Referenced Resources from the LadyK Podcast Click Here for Download
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    29 mins
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