The College of the United States

Teachers at the College of the United States will be highly educated individuals, willing to consistently engage in discussions of the great questions inside and outside their domains of expertise, through the methods of Shared Inquiry, Montessori Great Lessons and the integrated approach to knowledge.

An excellent seminar leader asks intriguing, deep questions respectfully, keeps discussion aimed at important topics but lets students diverge from the set topic if it means exploring something appropriately meaningful to them.  Clearly, much art and judgment is involved, which is why extensive training is necessary.

The College training program will challenge the prospective teacher to develop the following attributes: 

-  Commitment to clearly knowing what he or she knows and doesn’t know (the first step on the path of objectivity)

-  Passion for learning new material and integrating it with other knowledge

-  Commitment to modeling the highest virtues of the free person, including honesty, responsibility and respect for the rights of others

-  Commitment to the restless pursuit of personal improvement and growth

-  Willingness to submit to careful evaluation in order to improve

Through embodying these virtues, teachers will inspire students to the highest ends of the free man and woman. 

"The hallmark of a well-functioning mind is the ability to identify facts, analyze ideas, integrate knowledge, and successfully translate principles into action."