Magistra Koshute Introduction

Salvēte sodālēs, mihi nōmen est Magistra Koshute!

Hello friends, my name is Ms. Koshute (she/her)! I am so excited to meet you all soon, and to tell you more about everything you have to look forward to at the Latin Academy this summer! I will be teaching Vōcēs Fēminārum, a class about women writers and empresses from the ancient world. We will be reading poetry written by Sappho and the Latin poetess Sulpicia, and learning about powerful empresses from the ancient world that opposed Rome…I will share more about my class very soon.

I am currently a Graduate Teaching Assistant and Classics M.A. student at the University of Kentucky, where we speak Latin…we will be practicing spoken Latin together and learning this unique skill while you're here (don't worry, I promise speaking Latin is fun)! In the 2023-2024 school year, I taught Latin at South Lakes H.S. in Reston, VA. I am from Northern Virginia, and once was in your shoes, attending the Latin Academy as a high school student. I remember that leading up to Latin Academy, I didn't know what to expect. It's intimidating to be away from home, make new friends, and try new things. I was anxious that Latin Academy might be stressful, that I would be graded and doing homework? But at GLA, I found a place where everyone is passionate about what we are learning, and excited to share it with you. It's a community where I made lifelong friends. At GLA, you will be able to learn by absorbing knowledge and just enjoying the experience. This will happen without worrying about the pressures of homework or grades. You will find that this is truly a special place, with amazing people (including you)! I am overjoyed to be part of creating the GLA experience for you soon.

A bit more about me: I love to play soccer, and watch the U.S. women's soccer team. I play violin, and enjoy playing in the pit orchestra for musicals. The first time I played in a pit orchestra was accompanying a play at the Latin Academy when I was a student, and I have loved it ever since! I love watching anime (Studio Ghibli movies are my favorite) and listening to music (especially kpop). My most recent obsession has been playing the Sims. I also studied English in college, so please talk to me about Shakespeare, Paradise Lost, and your favorite books. I am looking for recommendations.

Take care, I am looking forward to meeting you all in a few weeks! :)

ex animō, Magistra Koshute