English Department

With nearly 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.

Eric Beers
26 years of teaching experience
BA (UMass); MA (Fitchburg State University)
English 2 CP, English 3 Honors

Kristen Crews
10 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
15 years of teaching experience
BA and MAT (Coastal Carolina University)
English 1 Seminar, English 1 CP, English 4 CP
Member of senior exploration committee

Jennifer DeBock
22 years of teaching experience
English 4 CP, English 4 Honors
Member of senior exploration committee, Interact club sponsor

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

Jennifer Gravely
23 years of teaching experience
BA in English, history, and politics (Converse College); M. Ed. English, Social Studies
English 3 CP, Creative Writing, Film/Media Literacy

Jessica Harrell
12 years of teaching experience
BA in Dance Performance (Winthrop University); M. Ed. Instructional Technology (Coastal Carolina University)             
English 2 Honors, English 1 CP Semester
Varsity and Competition Cheer Coach

Kinlea Hensel
10 years of teaching experience
BA in English (USC); MAT  in Secondary English (USC)
English 3 Honors, AP Literature

Nicole Mantlo
16 years of teaching experience
BA in English Literature (Colorado Mesa University); Masters in Educational Leadership
AP Language Certified English 1 Seminar, English 1 CP

Jerry Moore
12 years of teaching experience
BA in English (North Carolina State University)
Broadcast and Print Journalism, Yearbook

Suzanne Meyer
13 years of teaching experience, National Board Certified Teacher
BA in English (Adelphi University)
English 3 Honors, AP Language

Katie Sessions
11 years of teaching experience
BA in English (UNC Greensboro); M.Ed. in Instructional Technology (CCU)
English 2 CP, English 1 Honors

Erin Turman
BA in Musical Theater (Coastal Carolina University); MAT in English (CCU)
English 3 CP, English 4 CP

Kelly Vargo
22 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 2 Honors
English Department Chair
SAT/ACT Coach