Jeremiah Chichester

I live and work in Irving, where I've resided since 2010 working on various degrees at the University of Dallas.

HS & MS Latin Dept. Chair (Sole Instructor) at Faustina Academy (2023-01 – Present)

• Latin teacher to middle and high school students (7th - 10th)
• Design, update, and implement the Latin curriculum
• Coordinate assessments and exams
• Handling subject specific parental concerns and student discipline
• Teacher of the year, 2025-2026

Lead HS Literature & Logic Teacher, & 7th Grade Literature Teacher at Founders Classical Academy (2019-01 – 2020-12)

• Taught 9th grade ancient Greek & Roman Literature, English Grammar, as well as Aristotelian formal logic.
• Directed the public forum debate team, chess, and Ancient Greek club.
• Lectured & led weekly seminars on the texts.
• Model excellent moral conduct for the students and lead morning discussions on the 4 cardinal virtues.
• Conducted field trips and worked with other department heads to formulate lessons for the year and lesson supplements.

5th Grade Teacher at Founders Classical Academy (2016-01 – 2019-12)

• Taught and managed 29 5th grade students, updated parents regularly on their child's progress.
• Taught Grammar and Composition (focusing on refutation/confirmation and commonplace essay writing), and Great Books (such as Don Quixote, unabridged.)
• Taught Greek & Latin root words integrated with rigorous daily Orthography/Vocabulary lessons.
• Taught Science, History, and Singapore Math. Directed Socratic seminars on primary literary texts.
• Led field trips & worked with parents on in-class events.

Academic & Extra-Curricular Program Lead at Dallas Can Academy (2013-01 – 2016-12)

• Developed, implemented, and taught academic and extra-curricular programs to inner city, at-risk high school students.
• Established a career readiness program with the Dallas Police Department fostering civic responsibility and preparing students for careers in law enforcement.
• Established the school's first library. Created athletic development partnership with Summit Gym. Mentored & tutored students with criminal and behavioral issues on a daily basis.

Ph.D. Candidate in Philosophy – University of Dallas

MA of Arts in Philosophy – University of Dallas (2013)

BA in Philosophy – Thomas More College (2007)