Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
In this episode, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker talk with Donahue Academy’s Dr. Marc Snyder, principal, and Deacon Edward Watson, assistant principal for curriculum and instruction. They share how and why Donahue Academy has chosen to use IEW, why classical education is growing, and how the IEW Schools Department can assist schools with implementing the Structure and Style® methodology.
Referenced Materials
• Donahue Academy (donahueacademy.org/about/)
• Dr. Marc Snyder, Ed.D. (donahueacademy.org/dr-marc-snyder-ed-d/)
• Deacon Edward Watson, M.S.E (donahueacademy.org/edward-watson-b-a-m-s-e/)
• Teacher Training Method Options: Live On-Site Professional Development (iew.com/support/blog/training-method-options-on-site)
• Structure and Style for Students (iew.com/sss)
• “Writing across the Curriculum and Why It Matters” (iew.com/support/blog/writing-across-curriculum-why-it-matters)
• Theme-Based Writing Lessons (iew.com/theme-based)
• Why Donahue Academy Chose IEW (youtu.be/bLaXYKLUDSE?si=V4NNlIqF2VPTDWVF) video
• Transcript of Podcast Episode 497 (storage.googleapis.com/iew-public-production/files/podcast/fileattachment/E497_Transcript100125.pdf)
If you have questions for Andrew, send them to podcast@IEW.com (https://iew.commailto:podcast@IEW.com)
Perhaps your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA).
If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or info@IEW.com (https://iew.commailto:info@IEW.com)
In this episode, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker talk with Donahue Academy’s Dr. Marc Snyder, principal, and Deacon Edward Watson, assistant principal for curriculum and instruction. They share how and why Donahue Academy has chosen to use IEW, why classical education is growing, and how the IEW Schools Department can assist schools with implementing the Structure and Style® methodology.
Referenced Materials
• Donahue Academy (donahueacademy.org/about/)
• Dr. Marc Snyder, Ed.D. (donahueacademy.org/dr-marc-snyder-ed-d/)
• Deacon Edward Watson, M.S.E (donahueacademy.org/edward-watson-b-a-m-s-e/)
• Teacher Training Method Options: Live On-Site Professional Development (iew.com/support/blog/training-method-options-on-site)
• Structure and Style for Students (iew.com/sss)
• “Writing across the Curriculum and Why It Matters” (iew.com/support/blog/writing-across-curriculum-why-it-matters)
• Theme-Based Writing Lessons (iew.com/theme-based)
• Why Donahue Academy Chose IEW (youtu.be/bLaXYKLUDSE?si=V4NNlIqF2VPTDWVF) video
• Transcript of Podcast Episode 497 (storage.googleapis.com/iew-public-production/files/podcast/fileattachment/E497_Transcript100125.pdf)
If you have questions for Andrew, send them to podcast@IEW.com (https://iew.commailto:podcast@IEW.com)
Perhaps your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA).
If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or info@IEW.com (https://iew.commailto:info@IEW.com)
