Classical Christian education is making waves across the world, and Australia is no exception. In this episode of BaseCamp Live, Sarah Flynn, a mother of five and a scholar of human flourishing, shares her eye-opening journey into classical education—first as a skeptic, then as a passionate advocate. From questioning modern education’s limitations to witnessing the transformational power of classical learning, Sarah’s story highlights why this approach is more than just old books and nostalgia—it’s a blueprint for raising wise, whole, and flourishing humans. Whether you’re new to the movement or a long-time believer, Sarah’s insights from Australia’s classical education revival will inspire and challenge you.
Currently a teacher at Nambour Christian College on the Sunshine Coast Queensland. Sarah Flynn has Bachelor Arts, Science and a Graduate Diploma in Secondary Education. She has spent many years in the public education system and understands the challenges faced by educators, parents and students alike in a system ill-equipped to train and educate the whole person.
Sarah developed a passion for Classical Education through tutoring home-school groups and has been retraining in this pedagogy over the past few years. Last year, she received a first class Honours in Psychology for her thesis on Human Flourishing and is particularly interested in how classical education can produce flourishing humans, enabled to fulfil their potential. Sarah is a mother of 5 children and is an avid gardener, musician and nature lover.
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