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Classical Latin Instruction

Studying Latin language serves to build knowledge of morphemes (meaningful word parts) that comprise English words and words in Romance languages. Latin study thereby sets the stage for learning any of the Romance languages more quickly.
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For Teachers, I offer professional development workshops related to literacy assessment & instruction, teaching practices for ELA classrooms and other related topics. For parents, I can help you learn and practice home-teaching strategies.
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I share my thoughts on teaching literacy, my growing love of Latin, and my fascination with the English language.
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58% of English Words Come From Latin

Classical Latin Instruction

Did you know that nearly 58% of English words can be traced back to Latin origins? Studying Latin language serves to build knowledge of morphemes (meaningful word parts) that comprise English words and words in Romance languages. Latin study thereby sets the stage for learning any of the Romance languages more quickly.

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Do you need innovative curriculum for K-12 or college-age learners? Let me leverage on your behalf my many years of experience as a secondary teacher and teacher educator, as well as my training as…

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What Others Are Saying…

Very highly recommended
Review of Vocabulary Building with Latin and Greek Roots and Affixes, Level 1 on Outschool:

My daughter loved this class and has asked me to sign her up for the next level. Very highly recommend. Great way to expand vocabulary! – Rating 5/5

Heather COutschool parent

Great Class
Great class. Dr Karen spends a lot of time with her students.

Carrie B.Outschool Parent

My son's reading skills, vocabulary, and love for words have grown so much
Public review of Vocabulary Building with Latin and Greek Roots and Affixes, Level 2 on Outschool:

This the second Greek and Latin Roots and Affixes class that my son has completed with Dr. Karen and I can’t say enough good things about it! Dr. Karen does an amazing job at holding the students’ attention while meeting each child at their own level. My son’s reading skills, vocabulary, and love for words have grown so much with Dr. Karen. Her classes are fun and engaging, and we’re looking forward to the level III course. Overall rating: 10 Content: 5 Presentation: 5 Logistics: 5 Value: 5

My son's reading skills, vocabulary, and love for words have grown so muchOutschool parent

Great Latin teacher!

Great Latin teacher. One of Outschool’s best. She’s dedicated to her learners and makes Latin fun! Rating 5/5

ScottOutschool parent

Friendly teacher made the material fun and intuitive
Public review of Multsensory Phonics on Outschool:

My daughter loved this class. The teacher was friendly and really made the material fun and intuitive. My daughter does not warm to classes easy so I was thrilled that she liked this one and wants to keep going with it. Rating 5/5

TammyOutschool parent

Amazing teacher
Review of Vocabulary Building with Latin and Greek Roots and Affixes, Level 1, on Outschool:

Dr Karen was an amazing teacher! She was engaging, and kept everyone involved in learning, across the whole course. Rating 5/5

TanyaOutschool parent

What a wonderful class! Sad to see it end.
Public review of Multisensory Phonics, Level I on Outschool:

What a wonderful class! [My daughter] enjoyed it so much and was sad to see it end. [. . . ] Thanks so much for an awesome experience! You are so great with the children! [My daughter] learned so much! Rating 5/5

Karen U.Outschool parent

Excellent class, fantastic teacher
Review of Vocabulary Building with Latin and Greek Roots and Affixes, Level 1 on Outschool:

This was an excellent class with a fantastic teacher. She is very good at engaging the children in discussion. Rating 5/5

JoanneOutschool parent

Very Fun and Positive Culture
My daughter has learned so much in this class. It is something she looks forward to every week. The instructor has cultivated a very fun and positive culture.

Marcella E.Outschool Parent

Always Making Learning Fun
Dr. Karen keeps the class interesting and at a steady pace, always making learning a fun and enjoyable process.

Melinda P.Outschool Parent

EXCELLENT EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE
Very good communications skills that so than an inexperienced vocalist can understand and relate to. Karen has been punctual and has followed through where commitments have been made.

MichaelStudentBerthoud, CO

Fantastic course

Review of Introduction to Latin Course IV: Fantastic course. My son is really enjoying classes with Dr. Wieland! Rating: 5 / 5

Alli K.Outschool Parent

The teacher followed the lead of the students
Review of Vocabulary Building with Latin and Greek Roots and Affixes, Level 4 on Outschool:

My son took three Latin and Greek Roots and Affixes classes and enjoyed them all. He liked that the class was flexible, the teacher followed the lead of the students, and making slides each week. He felt that it was easy to participate in discussions and was never stressed about homework, even though there was an assignment each week. – Rating 5/5

Student's momOutschool parent

EXCELLENT TEACHER!
Karen taught our son SAT writing skills, and grammar. She was thoroughly prepared for each lesson, and went above and beyond to help our son reach his fullest potential. Highly recommend!

LanceParentWyzAnt

So Thrilled About This Class!
[My daughter] is so thrilled about this class! She has turned into a voracious reader and she loves to write (and read) poetry. Your reading instruction was really helpful and absolutely catapulted her into the readersphere.

MeghanOutschool Parent

Dr. Karen really succeeds in individualizing her assignments to address her students needs
Review of Multisensory Phonics for Word Recognition (Decoding) & Spelling (Encoding)- Level VIII: Dr. Karen really succeeds in individualizing her assignments to address her students needs. I have been very pleased with the progress my son has made. It has led to increased confidence.

Rating: 5 / 5

Kendra W.Outschool Parent

EXPERTISE REALLY HELPED ME
Dr. Wieland has edited and provided suggestions for revision for several of my education research publications. I am grateful for her expertise, which really helped me through the publication process. I would highly recommend her services!

TanyaLiteracy ResearcherRochester, MI

Immersive and compelling
Public review of Vocabulary Building with Latin and Greek Affixes, Level 3 on Outschool:

A wonderful series of classes. An opportunity not to be missed, to study with Dr. Wieland. I wish I was offered classes like these when I was a child. My daughter is doing the entire series, and it has been fantastic, English decoded. Dr. Wieland’s course is immersive and compelling, my daughter loved every single session. My daughter might not have had the benefit of etymology until college/university, but here it is, it is suitable for children and leaves them with deep understanding and literacy skills for life. I cannot recommend Dr. Wieland’s courses highly enough. Rating 5/5

IriniOutschool parent

I'VE SEEN MY DAUGHTER'S CONFIDENCE SPILL OVER
Karen M. Wieland, Ph.D. has given my daughter the skills and confidence to look at a unknown word and decode it without the anxiety that she used to deal with when reading. I’ve seen that confidence spill over into her writing and spelling as well. These classes have been wonderful for her. Thank you, Dr. Wieland!

WendyParentOutschool

Makes Lessons Relevant
Hi, I’m 10 years old & decided to learn how to read with Dr Karen when I felt ready. Dr Karen is a great fit for me because she is fun, I enjoy talking with her & she makes our lessons relevant to me. I particularly enjoy the spelling dictation.

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