Kristen Clarkson

Master of Arts in Humanities with Classical Education Concentration

Braniff Graduate School, University of Dallas 

Thesis: Education in the Iliad: A Model for Virtue

Scholarship award: Quintilian Fellowship 

Bachelor of Arts in English with Language, Writing Composition, and Rhetoric Concentration 

Minor: Classical Studies

North Carolina State University 

Literature Teacher at Cary Christian School 

Courses taught: Twelfth Grade Honors American Literature, Ninth Grade Honors Classical Literature, AP English Language and Composition elective, AP English Literature and Composition elective

Additional roles: Senior Thesis supervisor (10+ students per year), Literature Club advisor, Director of Student Government–Social

Writes and implements curriculum standards and rubrics for literature department 

College Essay Coach 

Leads an annual summer camp for rising seniors where they receive direct instruction about the college application process and feedback throughout as they workshop college essays 

Leads one day group seminar for current seniors where they receive direct instruction, workshop essays, and receive feedback 

Provides individualized one-on-one tutoring

Coaches students through applications to schools such as The University of North Carolina, North Carolina State University, Duke University, Wake Forest University, Princeton University, Vanderbilt University, Columbia University, and United States Military Academies 

Teacher Training 

Leads professional development workshops at classical Christian schools on assessments, classical pedagogy, literature and writing instruction, and incorporating intellectual and moral virtue in the classroom 

Balances direct instruction and content with interactive dialogue and practice 

Tailors professional development towards individual school needs

Speaks at conferences on eduation such as at the Society for Classical Learning and the Association of Classical Christian Schools's annual conferences