George Harrell

George Harrell grew up in the foothills of northern Idaho, where he immersed himself in the classics, both old and new, as well as the historical worlds that created them. He graduated with an MA in Trinitarian Theology and Letters from New Saint Andrews College in 2013. Since then he has developed and taught online high school courses in the humanities, in addition to writing and public lecturing.

Teaching Philosophy

One of the greatest gifts we can give our children is a lifelong passion for learning. Teachers should exemplify this mindset, emphasizing that learning is a gift that extends beyond formal education. We need to honor the wisdom of our ancestors, striving to understand their beliefs and not take them for granted or reject them out of hand. Our education should always pursue what is true, beautiful, and good, and should seek out the embedded order and design that God has built into creation, while also creatively exploring its complexity and nuance.

Statement of Faith

I hold to the historic Christian faith taught in scripture and the creeds. Christ is the unapproachable and everlasting light that guides our understanding, and it is through the love shared in Him, for one another and all creation that we are able to apprehend His love for us. This continually motivates us to apply that love in our study of ourselves, our world, and our Maker as we seek to be conformed to the image of our God.

Podcast Introduction

Kepler Consortium Podcast - Ep. 53 – George Harrell and Our Classical Inheritance

Parent and Student Feedback

"George (Mr. Harrell), Just wanted to thank you, as a 'homeschool mom,' for the way that you teach and pour into your online classes. The boys always enjoy having you. Your excitement is what keeps them engaged and trying hard. The way that you get to personally know them is also greatly appreciated because often the 'personal' is lost in online settings. You try to get to know your students a little better which causes them to enjoy the class and look forward to the meeting time each week. You really want them to have fun learning and I think you pull it off very well. It has been a pleasure to have you teach several of our children. I only wish we had found you sooner. We highly recommend your classes. Thanks for everything! Kelly Rietema"

"Thank you so much Mr. Harrell for teaching me this year! This class was wonderful! It both stretched and interested me and I am very thankful to have learned US history from you!" - Grace

"Definitely the best history class I have ever taken. I’ve never been so invested in a topic, and also so sad to leave a class." - Dylan