Classical Learning Rooted in Catholic Tradition
At Annunciation Classical, we are dedicated to nurturing Catholic families through a classical education that emphasizes the Great Books and Latin, inspiring a deep respect for Western heritage and moral growth.
What do we teach?
Our program has three pillars: Latin, Great Books, and Humanities.
Latin
Latin is taught as an immersive language, intended to be read and spoken. Students will learn to read fluently using immersive techniques. They will also practice conversation and correspondence in Latin, whether spoken or written. Latin is the language of Western Civilization. We cannot disentangle Latin and the West. If we lose one, we lose the other.
Great Books
Great Books are taught with two goals. First, we aim to appreciate and love the Great Books. Secondly, we learn to use the Great Books as a lens or heuristic for understanding life. The Great Books awaken a sense of wonder and lead to us asking important questions.
Humanities
Humanities are our third pillar. Not all of Western heritage is written down in big epic books. We explore topics like poetry, theology and rhetoric. We focus on music, especially sacred music in Latin, as the most beautiful auditory expression of our culture. We engage with the humanities through fieldwork activities that could include stargazing, nature observation, botanical studies, and other experiences designed to awaken a sense of wonder.
Annunciation Classical is an academy by Catholics and for Catholics.
Inspiring Excellence through Classical Catholic Education
Our program is lead and founded by Mr. Walker Shave.
Mr. Walker Shave was trained in Classical Studies and English literature at Hillsdale College, where he graduated in 2013 with high honors.
At Hillsdale, the world-renowned source of classical school educators, Walker studied Latin, Greek, and English literature, history, and philosophy, as well as taking classes in Classical Education pedagogy.
He taught Latin and English at Coventry Christian Schools, a Classical inter-denominational Christian school, in Pennsylvania, and he was a director of religious education at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in the Archdiocese of Seattle.
Walker is a convert to the Catholic faith who has read deeply in the early Christians and the Church Fathers. Catechesis is his second passion, after classical education.
Walker has three children with his wife Molly. He plays the ukulele and he has traveled extensively.
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