A Quarterly of the Association of Classical & Christian Schools

Supporting parents and families in the call to bring up kids in the "paideia" of the Lord (Eph. 6:4). We do this through the resources and training of a classical Christian education.

T. S. Eliot characterizes modern life as having “neither plentitude nor vacancy,” and goes on to say that our lives are “distracted from distraction by distraction.” The truth is that the world is perennially too much with us. We’re always in danger of getting and spending and giving our hearts away, of trading our glimpses of Proteus rising from the sea for glimpses of the latest social-media craze. We have grown so used to our distractions that we have nearly forgotten what leisure is, that… Show more T. S. Eliot characterizes modern life as having “neither plentitude nor vacancy,” and goes on to say that our lives are “distracted from distraction by distraction.” The truth is that the world is perennially too much with us. We’re always in danger of getting and spending and giving our hearts away, of trading our glimpses of Proteus rising from the sea for glimpses of the latest social-media craze. We have grown so used to our distractions that we have nearly forgotten what leisure is, that divine and gratuitous part of human existence that ennobles life and causes us to pause and reflect, pray and praise, fast as well as feast.This is why the Scriptures give us the story of Mary and Martha. We can be like Mary, who chose to be still and present for the most important thing. Or we can be like Martha, who chose instead to worry about earthly things and was admonished for her unwillingness to rest. Now, however, it seems there is almost no choice left at all, and we have nearly forgotten what it means for our souls to give attention. Even in our schools and churches—which should be the seats of contemplation—there is little place for the free and “useless” delight of the Transcendent and Divine.In this work, Devin O’Donnell seeks to frame a philosophy of academics rooted in leisure, one that sees school as scholé in principle and practice. If we are to be faithful with the inheritance of a liberal arts tradition, then we must return to seeing leisure as a guiding light in our educational efforts. Show less

- Contribute as a content writer in the school handbook.- Consult in the faculty selection process.- Conduct and assist in family and faculty interviews. - Advise in selection of Upper School curricula.- Uphold board responsibilities, such as public speaking at school open houses, and communicating with families on a regular basis.

- Vision-guarder- Mission-keeper- Promoter of families- Manage everything with the aid an awesome team of staff and faculty- Pastor students, families, and employees toward virtue in Christ- Teach Great Books occasionally

- Create content on educational culture, posts from 700-1,000 words. - Compose articles on pedagogy and classical learning. - Publish longer critical and creative non-fiction essays in the annual magazine.

- Contribute to the editing and production from manuscript to book.- Assist the work of freelance copy editors and proofreaders, and prepare manuscripts for design.- Upheld deadlines and maintenance of the production schedule.- Collaborate with design staff and marketing personnel.- Handle complex instructions regarding content beyond AP Style.- Mediate between editors, designers, and production.- Adhere to and work within established budget constraints.-… Show more - Contribute to the editing and production from manuscript to book.- Assist the work of freelance copy editors and proofreaders, and prepare manuscripts for design.- Upheld deadlines and maintenance of the production schedule.- Collaborate with design staff and marketing personnel.- Handle complex instructions regarding content beyond AP Style.- Mediate between editors, designers, and production.- Adhere to and work within established budget constraints.- Collaborate with a team of scholars and copy editors on one of the top-grossing Kickstarters in the nation.  - Work on the final edits of Bibliotheca, researching the original languages of the Scriptures, including multiple English versions, as well as the Latin Vulgate.  Show less

As Head of the Upper School, my responsibilities included the following:- Build the Upper School Course Prospectus - Communicate administrative vision to faculty, parents, and students. - Implement curricula for Upper School Humanities courses- Lead weekly and monthly staff meetings- Conduct teacher interviews and observations- Arrange and host teacher training workshops- Speak at parent meetings / student chapels- Create teacher / student schedules for all… Show more As Head of the Upper School, my responsibilities included the following:- Build the Upper School Course Prospectus - Communicate administrative vision to faculty, parents, and students. - Implement curricula for Upper School Humanities courses- Lead weekly and monthly staff meetings- Conduct teacher interviews and observations- Arrange and host teacher training workshops- Speak at parent meetings / student chapels- Create teacher / student schedules for all Upper School- Act as Lead Teacher in the Humanities (teaching an integrated Literature and History course in Classical Antiquity (grades 9-10), a a second level Latin course (grades 8-10), an integrated Medieval Humanities course, an integrated Modern Humanities course, and a first level Latin course).- Implement the use of Hans Orberg's Lingua Latina Per Se Illustrata as Latin curriculum. Show less

- Taught English for nine years, including but not limited to World Literature for grades 9 and 10 and American Literature for grade 11.   - Formed a Classics Department at MVCS.- Built UC Approved courses in both Classical Literature and Classical Language.- Created and taught the first Latin Program at MVCS since the 1960s.