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The New England Consortium of Classical Educators (NECCE) exists to point New England
to the unifying Truth found in Christ and His creation, the Good of fellowship with like-minded
individuals, and the Beauty reflected in great works of literature, science, and art,
through teaching, conversation, and conferences.
In addition to our summer conference, NECCE hosts in-person and online events throughout the year. Past events have included professional development for local classical schools, book clubs, and seminars and workshops that promote classical pedagogy and give opportunity to practice classical skills.
Please visit our “Upcoming Events” page for a partial listing of the events and opportunities that we will be hosting over the next season.
Is there an event you’d like to see added to our list? Is there a particular topic or book you’d like to discuss? Are you open to hosting a NECCE event in your area? Please click the “Book with us” button below or email us at necce@theclassicalconsortium.com.
Meet the NECCE Team
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Sarah Abbott, Head of Teacher Training and Staff Development
Sarah Abbott is a classical educator and student with over twenty-five years of experience teaching, training, writing, coaching, and administrating. She serves as the Head of Outreach and Teacher Training for the New England Consortium of Classical Educators, which allows her to do exciting things like lead a one-of-a-kind book club in her home and conduct trainings in classical pedagogy for classical schools and homeschool programs. In addition to her work with the Consortium, Sarah is a Lecturer of Classical Education at Southeastern University and an Area Representative for Classical Conversations. Since graduating her homeschooled son, Sarah now devotes her time to learning about literature and the arts to discover connections between them and culture, and ultimately to uncover what it means to be human.
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Timothy Knotts, Chief Philosophical Officer and Bursar
Timothy Knotts is a co-founder of the Consortium, and lives in Windsor, Connecticut with his wife, Cynthia, and their four protégés. He is the author of Reasoning Together: Philosophy, a soon to be released high school introduction to philosophy, and is occasionally published on the CiRCE and Kepler blogs. Timothy is a Lead Curriculum Developer for Classical Conversations, a CiRCE Institute certified master teacher, a recovering attorney, an amateur poet, and lover of the beautiful.
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Heatherly Sylvia, Head of Mentorship and Discipling and Marketing Coordinator
Heatherly Sylvia is passionate about the Word and words; her love of literature, language, and classical pedagogy is contagious. A passionate speaker, teacher, and mentor, she has a reputation for making difficult concepts approachable and practical. Heatherly is co-founder of the New England Consortium for Classical Educators, where she focuses on equipping life-long learners and homeschooling parents. She lives with her husband and two children in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.
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