Alison Pool

Contact Information:

• 216.831.8600 X 2403
• apool@orangecsd.org

Office Hours and Location:

• Room: 139E(office), rooms vary per year
• Best way to contact is via email at any time or by phone from 2:30-3:30
• Latin Course Site

Teaching Philosophy/Motto

"Look back over the past, with its changing empires that rose and fell, and you can foresee the future, too." -Marcus Aurelius

Many ask "Why Latin?" The answer for me is somewhat simple-it is a window into the world from which we come. Much of our world today- our language, our governemnt, our basis for modern civilization- stems from the Romans. Reg said it quite nicely in The Life of Brian- "All right, but apart from the sanitation, medicine, education, wine, public order, irrigation, roads, the fresh water system and public health, what have the Romans ever done for us?" I aim to instill this knowledge and (hopefully) appreciation in my students by teaching about the language, culture, and history of the Ancient Romans. I believe that every student can learn as long as they put forth the effort needed to do so. I expect effort not perfection.

Education

Masters of Education: M.A. Latin Pedagogy, Kent State University

Bachelor of Science: B.A. Latin & B.A. Mathematics, John Carroll University

Experience

Alison Pool has been with Orange City Schools since 2004. Her teaching and related experience includes:

Latin Instructor:

• Orange City Schools

Class Supply Lists

All courses require:

• Frequent use and access of Google Mail, Docs, and Classroom.
• Phone access to receive class alerts via text.
• Notebook, binder, or expandable for taking and storing notes
• Pen and/or pencil

Latin I, Latin II, Latin III, Pre-AP Latin:

• Latin for the New Millenium textbook (provided by teacher)

AP Latin

• AP Vergil & Caesar De Bello Gallico textbooks (provided by teacher)