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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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Episodes
  • From Kitchen Table to 125 Students The Lafayette Academy Classical School Story

    From Kitchen Table to 125 Students The Lafayette Academy Classical School Story
    Nov 17 2025

    Show summary here. Join Katy McKinney, founder of Lafayette Academy: A Classical School, as she shares the beginnings of a classical school that’s now home to over 125 children. From a single moment of wonder at the kitchen table to a decade of growth rooted in faith and the timeless Trivium, Katy reflects on what it really means to nurture minds and hearts with beauty, truth, and goodness.

    If you’ve ever sensed there’s a deeper, more joyful way to educate children, one that feels like coming home, this conversation is for you. Perfect for parents seeking peace in the midst of today’s education noise.



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

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    21 mins
  • Mission Moments: How Virtue Builds Unshakeable Kids

    Mission Moments: How Virtue Builds Unshakeable Kids
    Nov 3 2025

    Founder and Head of School Katy McKinney shares “mission moments” from Lafayette Academy: A Classical School, real snapshots where students’ character shines. From a first‑year student who refuses to quit a body‑drag challenge, to a ninth‑grader choosing forgiveness after a creek‑side mishap, to a transfer student advancing four years of math in 18 months, to a spontaneous chorus of “America the Beautiful” in art class—this episode shows how temperance, courage, justice, and prudence form happy, resilient humans. If you’ve wondered how classical education weaves goodness and rigor into everyday life, this one’s for you.


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

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    27 mins
  • Why Our School Isn’t Chasing Accreditation

    Why Our School Isn’t Chasing Accreditation
    Oct 21 2025

    Accreditation sounds reassuring—but it doesn’t always mean better learning. In this episode, Katy McKinney shares why Lafayette Academy chose not to pursue accreditation and how the school measures excellence instead. She explains what colleges really care about, how accreditation can distract teachers from their mission, and the practical data Lafayette tracks weekly to stay accountable.

    You’ll learn:

    • Why mission alignment matters more than a stamp
    • What colleges actually look for in applicants
    • How Lafayette measures learning and character every week

    Listen if you’ve ever wondered: Is accreditation proof of quality or just paperwork?

    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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    17 mins
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