Laura Manning

Laura Manning is a Lecturer of Classics at the University of Kentucky's College of Education, where she specializes in Latin pedagogy and classical reception. She holds a Ph.D. in Education Sciences (2021) and an M.A. in Classics (2016) from the University of Kentucky, alongside a B.A. in Latin/Classics from Montclair State University (2014). Her research focuses on active Latin teaching methodologies, 16th-century pedagogical orations, and women Latin authors.

Her work emphasizes the lived experiences of Latin learners across centuries, blending historical analysis with modern educational practices. Key publications include studies on communicative Latin teaching and Renaissance educational rhetoric. She maintains active teaching certifications in Kentucky and New Jersey. Office hours are held weekly in-person and virtually via Zoom.

Publications span peer-reviewed journals and edited volumes, advocating for diverse pedagogical approaches in classical language instruction. Her work bridges classical studies with contemporary educational theory, emphasizing the enduring relevance of Latin as a living language.