This class is taught in English.

🗺 Throughout the 14 weeks, students will be guided through a variety of texts (short stories, poems, essays, novels, nonfiction, etc.) from a variety of American and expatriate perspectives. 
🗺 Students will learn grade-level appropriate vocabulary, grammar, writing skills. Soft skills such as executive functioning and active listening will also be reinforced.

I am a nationally award-winning veteran educator with more than 15 years of classroom and administrative experience. I am certified to teach English, ESL, and Gifted in both Georgia and Texas. I have also taught the College Board's AP Language & Composition and AP Literature for 11 years. My work has been published in The NY Times, Huffington Post, NCTE's English Journal, ASCD, and Language Magazine. I received a B.A. in English and an M.Ed. in Secondary English Education from Georgia State University. I am currently pursuing my doctorate in Educational Leadership from Arkansas State University, where my focus is equity and culturally affirming learning environments.

Homework Offered
Homework will consist of a weekly journal entry that includes elements of research, analysis, and synthesis (generating new ideas based upon what they just learned). 
Students should expect to allocate 2-3 hours for reading and homework each week. 
1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
One original essay and a final presentation will also be required during the course.
Grades Offered

We will refer to a variety of primary and secondary sources throughout the course. Additionally, we will use excerpts from major texts. I will provide copies of all documents prior to each class.