Hillsdale College’s K-12 Education Office Announces its 2023-2024 Master Teachers
HILLSDALE, Mich. — The K-12 Education Office at Hillsdale College has announced its 2023-2024 Master Teachers. This is the fourth cohort of Master Teachers, who are honored for their excellence in the art of teaching. The program is part of Hillsdale’s efforts in K-12 American classical education, which include the Barney Charter School Initiative and the Hoogland Center for Teaching Excellence.
“Good teachers inspire a love of learning in their students, a love which enhances the classical curriculum,” said Kathleen O’Toole, assistant provost for K-12 education. “These nine teachers excel in their fields and have a passion for fostering that love of learning in students.”
The following teachers will serve Hillsdale member schools by offering insight into the curriculum, mentoring new teachers, and providing sample resources that align with classical pedagogy.
Mr. Sam Clausen
Upper School Mathematics
Atlanta Classical Academy
Atlanta, Georgia
Mrs. Emily Williams
Upper School Science
Treasure Valley Classical Academy
Fruitland, Idaho
Dr. Natalie Trevino
Upper School Literature, Language, and Rhetoric
Seven Oaks Classical School
Ellettsville, Indiana
Mr. Steven Battaglia
Upper School Latin
Seven Oaks Classical School
Ellettsville, Indiana
Ms. Abigail Teska
Art
Seven Oaks Classical School
Ellettsville, Indiana
Miss Jennifer Mulvey
Grammar School Science
Golden View Classical Academy
Golden, Colorado
Ms. Lyna Heaton
Kindergarten-2nd Grade
St. Johns Classical Academy
Fleming Island, Florida
Mr. John Punt
Music
Seven Oaks Classical School
Ellettsville, Indiana
Mr. Matt Nolan
Kindergarten-2nd Grade
Founders Classical Academy of Leander
Leander, Texas
For photos of the 2023-2024 master teachers, click here.