Aimee Smith and her husband have pursued their family’s education with Classical Conversations since 2011. Aimee currently serves her local community in Alabama as a Challenge IV Director, equips homeschool parents nationwide as a Lead Mentor with the Classical Learning Cohort, and holds an M.A. in Classical Studies: Literature and Rhetoric from Southeastern University with CC Plus. She is also the author of The Restful Homeschool Resolution: 21 Days to Transform Your Homeschool, host of the Rest in the Homeschool Trench podcast, and a speaker for homeschool events. In her spare time, Aimee can be found coordinating one son’s football team, helping another son backstage at the theater, staying connected with her two homeschool graduates, or simply sitting on her front porch watching the birds.
Email: [email protected]
Website: aimeesmith.com
Instagram: @aimeesmith_homeschool
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An Introduction to Homer’s Iliad
Description: Are you curious about the value of Homer’s Iliad in today’s modern world? Perhaps you’re a bit intimidated by the ancient epics? Join us for a gentle introduction as we read and discuss The Black Ships Before Troy, a children’s version by Rosemary Sutcliffe. In addition to discussing the plot, characters, and themes, we will compare this epic to Scripture to draw out truth from a Biblical worldview. Come experience a glimpse into the great conversation about this epic that has been ongoing for nearly 3,000 years.
Requirement: Purchase and read The Black Ships of Troy by Rosemary Sutcliffe.
Day: Mondays
Time: 2 - 3:15pm EST
Start Date: 9/08/2025
Duration: 5 weeks/ consecutive weeks
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An Introduction to Homer’s Odyssey
Description: Should modern day Christians read ancient pagan literature? Can we learn more about ourselves by considering the legendary character of Odysseus? We will consider these questions and more while reading and discussing The Wanderings of Odysseus, Rosemary Sutcliffe’s abridged version of Homer’s Odyssey. Discussions will focus on characters, plot, themes, literary style, and comparison to Scripture. Join the great conversation about this ancient epic and learn how the story of Odysseus continues to speak to our lives today.
Requirement: Purchase and read The Wanderings of Odysseus by Rosemary Sutcliffe.
Start Date: 10/20/2025
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