Stories

Chris bentley

Spotlight On: Chris Bentley

Meet Chris Bentley, Business, Finance & Technology instructor, featured on the back cover of the Spring 2026 Catalog.

Selma bromberg

Remembering Selma Bromberg

The CCAE community reflects on the loss of gifted artist and devoted instructor Selma Bromberg.

Shannon Fitzgerald Headshot 1

Spotlight On: Shannon Fitzgerald

Meet Shannon Fitzgerald, Senior Marketing Manager and Ballet Instructor, featured on the Winter 2026 Catalog back cover.

Jacob l headshot

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 banner

Pride Month Events at CCAE

Join CCAE in celebrating Pride Month this June with this selection of classes.

Copy of Headshot 1

Spotlight On: Hope Howard

Read the full interview with Hope Howard, Screen Printing & Relief Printmaking Instructor and Artist, featured in the Summer 2025 Catalog.

Jungah lee instructor image

Spotlight On: Jung Ah Lee

Meet Jung Ah Lee, Korean instructor at CCAE and featured in the Spring 2025 Catalog

Copy of IMG 5461

Spotlight On: Laura Broach

2025 Winter Catalog Spotlight On: Laura Broach — Fiber Arts Instructor

Brian bixby for website

Spotlight On: Brian Bixby

2024 Fall Catalog Spotlight On: Brian Bixby, History & Contemporary Issues Instructor

Unnamed 16 1

Spotlight On: Adam Adkison

2024 Summer Catalog Spotlight On: Adam Adkison, Visual Arts Instructor

Dewayne Nelson

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!

Untitled design 15

Black History at 56 Brattle Street

Learn about Mary Walker’s Home at 56 Brattle Street

IMG 9502

Spotlight On: Evelyn Schichner

Meet Evelyn Schichner, CCAE Instructor, featured in the Fall 2023 catalog.

67307269 10156277071052233 4477110416572416000 n

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".

Chris b guitar back cover image

Spotlight On: Chris Brenne

Meet Chris Brenne, CCAE Instructor, featured in the Summer 2023 Catalog

Remembering anatole jon bush

Remembering Anatole Sykley

We are all very saddened about the unexpected death on March 22, 2023 of long-time CCAE history teacher, Anatole Sykley.

IMG 5947

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.

Neha edited photo for story JPG

Meet Neha Coureil

Meet Neha Coureil, CCAE Instructor, and read the full version of her excerpt featured in the Winter 2023 Catalog.

CCAE Exercise 2 Old

Women's History at CCAE

Explore women's history with CCAE's upcoming programs and classes.

Sheila Rice Portrait

Remembering Sheila Rice

Remembering the life and artistic career of Sheila Rice

Bryans Headshot Stories

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.

Hannah headshot adjusted for web

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.

56 Brattle Morning

#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.

Anti racism graphic v 3

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.