Maureen loves teaching Latin and is thrilled to be the Dean of Academic Technology and Innovative Pedagogy. Previously, she served as the Language Department Chair, Academic Technology Coordinator, and Latin and Ancient Greek Teacher at the Kingswood Oxford School and the Language Department Chair and Latin Teacher at the Westminster School. She also works as a Google Certified Trainer and educational consultant with districts across the country, and she teaches graduate courses in Language and Latin pedagogy and instructional technology with Idioma Education and Consulting. She teaches courses for the National Humanities Center and served on the Teacher Advisory Council from 2020-2021. She has been recognized for her work as the CT Council of Language Teachers Language Teacher of the Year 2017, the New England Council of Foreign Languages Mead Fellow, the Classical Association of New England Weincke Award, the American Classical League Elizabeth Watkins Award, and received a Fulbright to study for a summer at the American Academy in Rome. She is dedicated to creating an inclusive classroom environment, to using technology to enhance the student experience, and to making Classics comprehensible. She lives in Avon with her husband, Patrick, and their two children.

What was it about Walker’s that made you want to work here?

Walker’s has a reputation of being a place where people don’t just talk the talk, they walk the walk. Their community not only strives to be inclusive and equitable, but it takes actionable steps to meet those goals. I’m also the mother of two girls, and I am excited to be a part of girls+ education.

What is your favorite place on campus?

I love the Adirondack chairs overlooking Talcott Mountain where you can see the Heublein tower. It is spectacular in the fall! I will never get tired of that view!

What is your favorite thing to do in your free time?

I love to play board games and go exploring in nature with my kids. I also volunteer at my church and serve as a Girl Scout leader.