Latin and Classics Teachers of Maine, You are cordially invited to the Maine Classical Association Fall Meeting on Saturday, November 2nd, at the Muskie Archives at Bates College. Each year, the Maine Classical Association hosts two meetings, one in the fall and one in the spring. The fall meeting often features talks by scholars on current or recent research, while… Read more →
Classics in the News
A small collection of events and happenings across Maine, New England, and the world that connect us to the past. mmmm The MCA is looking forward to the Fall Meeting tomorrow, hosted by the wonderful Classical and Medieval Studies Department at Bates College. For any Maine AP Latin instructors out there, Bolchazy-Carducci is hosting a webinar on the Pliny selections… Read more →
Latin Tutor Position, Wiscasset
Maine Coast Semester at Chewonki in Wiscasset is looking for a Latin tutor to teach one student in their fall semester. The student is a junior at Waynflete School and very motivated to continue with Latin during their MCS term. Preference is for someone who will tutor on campus 3-4 times a week, but a remote class is not out… Read more →
On the MCA 2024 Spring Meeting. . .
The MCA Spring meeting was hosted at North Yarmouth Academy in a small classroom whose dimensions enhanced the camaraderie of our association as well as the colloquiality of the talks. In addition to the collegial love of Classics, Star Wars Day was also celebrated with a showcasing of deep and surface level Star Wars knowledge and various Gusher-related rewards. The… Read more →
MCA Summer Reading Event
This author has always been particularly attached to Classical Antiquity, but after this MCA update, she may find more common ground with Late Antiquity. . . We invite you to join us this week at our annual MCA Summer Reading Event: On Wednesday, July 17th, from 12-4pm, the MCA will be gathering in Bowdoinham to have a drink, share refreshments, and read selections… Read more →
TEACHING POSITION: Edward Little High School
Auburn School Department is seeking a candidate who is excited about joining our very supportive school community! Latin and/or Spanish Teacher: Edward Little High School is seeking a motivated Latin instructor to join our supportive team and teach all levels of the language. The ideal candidate will also be able to teach a section or two of Spanish 1. The… Read more →
New Substitute Position in Westbrook
Substitute position: Westbrook High School, Westbrook WHS is seeking a substitute Latin teacher (grades 9-12) for potentially the last two weeks of this 23-24 school year (06/03/24-06/14/24). The full-time teacher, Barry Francoeur, is going on paternity leave. Substitute coverage will also be needed in the fall, but the details of the paternity leave are yet to be determined. If the paternity… Read more →
MCA Spring Meeting: Hello there. . .
Latin and Classics Teachers of Maine, You are cordially invited to the Maine Classical Association Spring Meeting on Saturday, May 4th, at North Yarmouth Academy. We have an exciting line-up of presentations this spring, all centering on pedagogy. Derek Haddad will be presenting on his new Latin novella, Emma Holloway on her efforts to incorporate Latin composition to boost engagement… Read more →
MCA Spring Meeting CFP & Fall Recap
Latin and Classics Teachers of Maine, The Maine Classical Association Spring Meeting will be held on Saturday, May 4th, at North Yarmouth Academy. Each year, the Maine Classical Association hosts two meetings, one in the fall and one in the spring. While the fall meeting emphasizes scholarship, the spring meeting is geared more towards pedagogy. This is a great opportunity… Read more →
Substitute Position: John Bapst High School, Bangor
Let’s keep Latin alive in Maine! John Bapst in Bangor has an opening for a long-term substitute teacher in Latin beginning immediately and lasting through the 2023-24 school year. The ideal candidate should have experience teaching high school students and have a background in Latin and the classics. John Bapst is an independent, college preparatory school where you’ll find positive… Read more →