Stories
Spotlight On: Chris Bentley
Meet Chris Bentley, Business, Finance & Technology instructor, featured on the back cover of the Spring 2026 Catalog.
Remembering Selma Bromberg
The CCAE community reflects on the loss of gifted artist and devoted instructor Selma Bromberg.
Spotlight On: Shannon Fitzgerald
Meet Shannon Fitzgerald, Senior Marketing Manager and Ballet Instructor, featured on the Winter 2026 Catalog back cover.
Spotlight On: Jacob Lavoie
Meet Jacob Lavoie, Program Director, Food & Wine and Science & Nature. Read the full interview featured in the Fall 2025 Catalog.
Pride Month Events at CCAE
Join CCAE in celebrating Pride Month this June with this selection of classes.
Spotlight On: Hope Howard
Read the full interview with Hope Howard, Screen Printing & Relief Printmaking Instructor and Artist, featured in the Summer 2025 Catalog.
Spotlight On: Jung Ah Lee
Meet Jung Ah Lee, Korean instructor at CCAE and featured in the Spring 2025 Catalog
Spotlight On: Laura Broach
2025 Winter Catalog Spotlight On: Laura Broach — Fiber Arts Instructor
Spotlight On: Brian Bixby
2024 Fall Catalog Spotlight On: Brian Bixby, History & Contemporary Issues Instructor
Spotlight On: Adam Adkison
2024 Summer Catalog Spotlight On: Adam Adkison, Visual Arts Instructor
Dewayne Nelson's Farewell
Dewayne Nelson, our beloved Theater Instructor, has left CCAE to pursue his acting career full-time. During his 11-year stint with us, he developed and taught all aspects of the stage, including auditions, full productions of plays, monologues, and storytelling classes. We say thank you for his dedication and commitment to his students and the whole CCAE community!
Black History at 56 Brattle Street
Learn about Mary Walker’s Home at 56 Brattle Street
Spotlight On: Evelyn Schichner
Meet Evelyn Schichner, CCAE Instructor, featured in the Fall 2023 catalog.
Remembering Mary-Catherine Deibel
Mary-Catherine Deibel served as the Director of Development at Cambridge Center for Adult Education, board member, and and unofficial "Mayor of Harvard Square".
Spotlight On: Chris Brenne
Meet Chris Brenne, CCAE Instructor, featured in the Summer 2023 Catalog
Remembering Anatole Sykley
We are all very saddened about the unexpected death on March 22, 2023 of long-time CCAE history teacher, Anatole Sykley.
Spotlight On: Jeremy Durling, Artist and Studio School Instructor
Jeremy Durling, Artist and Studio School Instructor talks about his passion for art, teaching at CCAE, and more.
Meet Neha Coureil
Meet Neha Coureil, CCAE Instructor, and read the full version of her excerpt featured in the Winter 2023 Catalog.
Women's History at CCAE
Explore women's history with CCAE's upcoming programs and classes.
Remembering Sheila Rice
Remembering the life and artistic career of Sheila Rice
Spotlight On: Bryan Ramey, Visual Arts & Crafts; Lifestyle & Recreation Program Director
CCAE Visual Arts & Crafts; Lifestyle & Recreation Program Director Bryan Ramey, discusses his passion for the arts, his time at CCAE, and more.
Spotlight On: Hannah Brantley, Food & Wine and Business & Technology Director copy
CCAE Food & Wine and Business & Technology Director, Hannah Brantley, discusses cooking, her time at CCAE, and more.
#BlackoutBestsellerList Recommendations
Amistad Books created #BlackoutBestsellerList and #Blackpublishingpower to encourage people to purchase two books written by Black authors between June 18 and June 24. Our staff compiled a list of recommended books across genres.
CCAE Staff Recommended Anti-Racism Resources
Our staff compiled resources that we have engaged with and found helpful in our work in becoming anti-racist and combating racism. We hope they can serve as your starting point as well.