Nova Classical Academy

Joshua Garvin

Subject

Latin, grades 6-9
Joined Nova: 2008

Educational History

M.F.A., Translation/Latin, University of Arkansas
M.A., Comparative Literature-Latin and Greek, University of Arkansas
B.A., magna cum laude, Classical Studies, University of Arkansas and American Academy in Rome

Email: jgarvin@novaclassical.org
Voicemail: 651.209.6320, extension 216

Teacher website: HERE

Why I choose to work at Nova

I am very excited to be at Nova Classical Academy because I love Latin and I love to teach. Nova values scholarship, discipline, and classical education, and this creates just the kind of productive learning environment in which I want to work and share my love of Latin with my students.

Hobbies/Interests

Sailing, movies, racquet ball, cooking.

Family

I have a wife named Ashley and a dog named Tula.

Favorite author/thinker/historical figure

Edger Allen Poe and John Steinbeck.

Personal motto

Garvin’s Theorem: “Words become irregular via over-usage.”