Episodes

  • Victor Not Victim: Building Resilient Learners
    Jul 14 2025

    In this episode of the Lady K Podcast, Katy McKinney reflects on her journey from business to education, emphasizing the importance of enabling students to adopt a victor mentality rather than a victim mentality. She shares her personal experiences and teaching philosophy, which focuses on building confidence and resilience in children. Through anecdotes and practical strategies, Katy illustrates how fostering a culture of responsibility and self-governance can lead to significant personal growth and success for students. In the end, our families, communities, and country are blessed.

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    19 mins
  • Why Teach Self Governance
    Jul 1 2025

    In this conversation, Katy McKinney discusses the critical role of religion in democracy, emphasizing how it fosters a culture of voluntary law obedience. She explores the importance of teaching virtues and character in education, particularly at Lafayette Academy: A Classical School, where faculty and staff help nurture self-governance and personal responsibility within each student. McKinney shares anecdotes illustrating how children can learn to govern themselves and express gratitude – even at a very young age. She highlights the need for families and schools to work together in nurturing these values for the betterment of the nation.


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    11 mins
  • The Importance of Teaching Our Children History
    Jun 16 2025

    In this conversation, Katy McKinney, founder of Lafayette Academy, shares her journey into the world of history education, sparked by a profound lecture she experienced on American history. She discusses the importance of teaching history in schools on a daily basis, emphasizing its role if we want to cultivate informed, free-thinking citizens. McKinney highlights the value of experiential learning through field trips, which enhance students' appreciation for history. She believes that understanding history fosters family unity and civic responsibility, ultimately contributing to the preservation of the Republic.

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    10 mins
  • Classical Education - The Solution to the Educational Crisis
    Jun 1 2025

    In this conversation, Katy McKinney "LadyK" discusses the current crisis in American education, highlighting the mediocrity in both public and private schools. She shares how her journey of founding Lafayette Academy: A Classical School, is aimed at providing a high-quality education that fosters independent and critical thinking. LadyK emphasizes the importance of seeking out classical education options and the role of family engagement in the educational process.

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    11 mins