Lupercal: Latin by and about women
Lupercal is dedicated to increasing awareness of Latin by and about women. Since 2018, Lupercal has provided a space for women to speak Latin and discuss the stories in Giovanni Boccaccio's
14th-century text, De Mulierbus Claris ("On Famous Women").
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Now we're expanding Lupercal's missing to support all students, as well as teachers, who are interested studying Latin.
We have offered professional development and Latin learning experiences to teachers, students, school districts, universities, and cultural institutions.
With our deep content knowledge, pedagogical expertise and vast teaching experience, we craft customized, research-informed, engaging offerings to bring new life to an ancient language.
From weekly Latin chats to book clubs, we offer a variety of ways to connect to women and Latin while using Active Methods. Join us on Patreon or look at our Enrichment Opportunities or Classes !
Who We Are
Skye Shirley
In addition to creating community where ever she goes, Skye has a rich expertise studying and teaching Latin written by women. She has taught a number of graduate level courses focused on the topic to support diverse voices in the Latin classroom. She is in a virtual PhD program in Latin at the University of London, and her dissertation focuses on the writing of Latin women poets from the 17th century.
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Credentials B.A. Boston College Creative Writing M.A.T. in Latin and Classics, UMass Boston  ​ 6 years of teaching Latin at Newton Country Day School (private, all-girls) 2 years of teaching Latin at Brookline High School (public, co-ed) ​ Consultant/representative for: The AP Latin Exam (current) The American Classical League (current) The National Latin Exam (past) The National Humanities Institute (past)
Lauren Downey
After teaching Latin for 18 years in public high schools in Massachusetts, Lauren is switching gears to support Latin teachers and students of Latin with specialized programming.
In addition to launching this new career path, Lauren has three young boys who keep her busy!
B.A. in Classical Civilizations, Cornell University 2002 M.A.T. in Latin and Classics, Boston University 2007
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