Reuben Jansen graduated from New Saint Andrew’s College with a B.A. in Liberal Arts and Culture. He is the author of Latin Primers I and II from Picta Dicta and the co-author of Latin Grammars III and IV. Since graduating from New Saint Andrews College in 2016, he has taught in classical schools for almost a decade and now resides in West End, North Carolina, with his wife Annie and their six children, whom they homeschool. A classically trained cellist, Reuben credits his early Suzuki instruction with shaping his incremental approach to Latin grammar for young students. Reuben also serves as the choir director and a deacon at Sandhills Presbyterian Church.

Teaching Philosophy

repetitio est mater studiorum

When it comes to Latin, it's all about the work you put in. I often tell my students, "There are no smart students and dumb students, there are only foolish students and wise students." Natural ability can only get you so far, and when it comes to Latin, that's not very far at all. You can't memorize thousands of new words without hard work and daily diligence. You don't conjugate verbs on the fly after seeing them once, or twice, or even a dozen times. Fluency can only be achieved through repetition, no matter what your IQ. Wisdom is far more important than smarts.

Because of this, Latin class will focus on developing the habits necessary for success. In class, students will drill vocab and grammar, and they will get to see the concepts they are learning in action in readings and composition.

Statement of Faith

I am committed to the Reformed faith and currently serve as a deacon at Sandhills Presbyterian Church in Southern Pines, North Carolina, a congregation of the CREC.