Bonnie Rock-McCutcheon

Bonnie Rock-McCutcheon, Ph.D., is an associate professor of history and ancient world studies at Wilson College. She received her doctorate in ancient history from The Ohio State University in 2018. As a dedicated educator and scholar of the ancient Mediterranean, she participated in archaeological projects in Athens, the Corinthia, and Kythera, Greece, and has traveled extensively throughout Greece and Rome. 

At Wilson College, Rock-McCutcheon channels her passion for the ancient and medieval worlds into the classroom, where she teaches a diverse range of courses in history, ancient world studies, and Latin. She is committed to creating immersive learning experiences, often experimenting with innovative pedagogical techniques such as Reacting to the Past simulations, graphic novels, and virtual reality applications to help students engage with the past in dynamic ways. 

In addition to her teaching, Rock-McCutcheon is an active scholar. Her research explores the intersections of religion, power, and identity in the Greek Archaic Period, as well as innovative teaching methodologies. In January 2024, she presented on the use of Reacting to the Past in a panel discussion held during the American Historical Association’s annual meeting, titled “The Introductory History Survey: Seeing it the Way it Could Be.” Her recent publications include an article in Classical Outlook titled “Talking Back to Homer: Facilitating Student Connections with Ancient Texts,” which details her use of graphic novels in the classroom. 

Her current research focuses on religious dedications on the sacred island of Delos during the Greek Archaic Period, examining them as expressions of social identity, spectacle, and power.