CultureAugust 4, 2026

pedagogue

PED-uh-gog

Definition

A teacher, especially one who is highly skilled, formal, or emphasizes professional instruction.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek word 'paidagōgos', which originally referred to a slave who accompanied a child to school and supervised their education, later evolving into a general term for a teacher or educator.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe Margaret Harshaw, identifying her as a highly respected and professional vocal instructor at Indiana University.

Patrick Summers discusses new book at Aspen’s Explore Books

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AspenTimes.com

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