• English Department 2017 2018

     

    Grammar Police

     

    With over 200 combined years of teach the English department specializes in teaching everything from grammar and literature to critical thinking skills and fundamentals of writing. We offer sections of CP (College Prep), Honors, and AP (Advance Placement). Our department is made up of 14 teachers.

    Kristen Crews
    8 years of teaching experience
    BA in Broadcast Journalism (University of South Carolina), M. Ed. in Secondary English Education (Winthrop University)
    English 1 Seminar, English 1 CP
    Freshman Orientation coordinator and Student Council Senior Class sponsor (plans Disney Senior Trip).

    Sarah Crist
    13 years of teaching experience
    BA and MAT (Coastal Carolina University)
    English 1 Seminar, English 1 CP, English 4 CP
    Member of senior exploration committee
    Read to Succeed Certified

    Jennifer DeBock
    20 years of teaching experience
    English 4 CP, English 4 Honors
    Member of senior exploration committee, Interact club sponsor
    Read to Succeed Certified

    Geneva Futch
    13 years of teaching experience
    BA in English (UNC-Chapel Hill); MAT in English (UNC-Wilmington)
    English 2 CP, English 3 CP, English 3 Honors
    Shark Tank Chair

    Jennifer Gravely
    21 years of teaching experience
    BA in English, history, and politics (Converse College); M. Ed. English, Social             Studies
    Varsity volleyball coach
    English 3 CP, English 3 Honors

    Jessica Harrell
    10 years of teaching experience
    BA in Dance Performance (Winthrop University)             
    English 2 Honors, English 1 Seminar, English 1 CP
    Varsity and Competition Cheer Coach

    Kinlea Hensel
    7 years of teaching experience
    BA in English Education (USC); MAT (USC)
    English 2 CP, AP Literature

    Barbara Holland
    42 years of teaching experience, National Board Certified Teacher
    BS in English (Appalachian State University); M.Ed. in Educational Technology (Lesley University)
    English 1 Seminar, English 1 CP, English 2 CP
    Senior Project Committee Chair

    Jerry Moore
    10 years of teaching experience
    BA in English (North Carolina State University)
    Broadcast and Print Journalism, Yearbook, English 2 CP
    Campus radio station coordinator, Bible club sponsor

    Nicole Mantlo
    14 years of teaching experience
    BA in English Literature (Colorado Mesa University)
    English 1 Seminar, English 1 CP

    Beth Sharrett
    30 years of teaching experience, National Board Certified Teacher
    BS in English & Drama Education, with a minor in Public Speaking (Longwood); M.Ed. with concentration in Counseling (Boston University)
    English 3 Honors, English 4 CP, Creative Writing
    National Honor Society Adviser; Junior Marshal Coordinator for Graduation

    Michelle Stokes
    English 2 Honors, English 3 CP

    Brandi VanGorder
    4 years of teaching experience
    M.A.T. degree (Coastal Carolina University)
    English 2 CP, AP Language

    Kelly Vargo
    20 years of teaching experience, National Board Certified Teacher
    BA in Secondary English Education (Shepherd University); M. Ed. Curriculum and Instruction: Reading with an Emphasis in Secondary Education (Grand Canyon University)
    English 1 Honors
    English Department Chair
    SAT/ACT Coach