- St. James High School
- English
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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).
Meet The Members of the English Department
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Suzanne Burch
Teacher
Suzanne Burch
15 years of teaching experience, National Board Certified Teacher
BA in English (Adelphi University)
English 4 Honors, English 4 CP, AP Capstone -
Kristen Crews
Teacher
Kristen Crews
12 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, English 2 CP
Student Council Senior Class sponsor (plans Disney Senior Trip). -
Jennifer DeBock
Teacher
Jennifer DeBock
24 years of teaching experience
English 3 CP, English 4 CP, English 4 Honors
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Geneva Futch
Teacher / Shark Tank Member
Geneva Futch
16 years of teaching experience, National Board Certified Teacher
BA in English (UNC-Chapel Hill); MAT in English (UNC-Wilmington)
English 3 CP, English 3 Honors
Shark Tank Chair -
Jessica Harrell
Teacher / Cheer Coach
Jessica Harrell
14 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 -
Nicole Hensel
Teacher
Kinlea Hensel
12 years of teaching experience
BA in English (USC); MAT in Secondary English (USC)
English 3 Honors, AP Literature -
Elizabeth Hickey
Teacher
843-650-5600
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Haven LaVacca
Teacher
Haven LaVacca
B.A. in English (College of Charleston), M.A. in Teaching (Coastal Carolina University) -
Nicole Mantlo
Teacher
Nicole Mantlo
18 years of teaching experience
BA in English Literature (Colorado Mesa University); Masters in Educational Leadership
AP Language Certified
English 3 CP, AP Language -
Jerry Moore
Teacher / Yearbook / Shark Attack
Jerry Moore
14 years of teaching experience
BA in English (North Carolina State University)
Broadcast and Print Journalism, Yearbook -
Tiffany O’Harra
Teacher
Tiffany O’Harra
19 years teaching experience
BA in Elementary Education, M.Ed.,
National Board Certified Teacher
ESOL teacher - add on certification
toharra@horrycountyschools.net
843-650-5600
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Sona Sargsyan
ESOL
Sona Sargsyan
ESOL
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Katie Sessions
Teacher
Katie Sessions
13 years of teaching experience
BA in English (UNC Greensboro); M.Ed. in Instructional Technology (CCU)
English 2 CP, English 2 Honors, English 3 CP -
Erin Turman
Teacher
Erin Turman
2 years of teaching experience
BA in Musical Theater (Coastal Carolina University); MAT in English (CCU)
English 1 CP, English 2 Honors -
Hannah Uhas
Teacher
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Kelly Vargo
Teacher / Dept. Chair
Kelly Vargo
24 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 -
Paul Warner
Teacher
Paul Warner
2 years of teaching experience
BA in IS/Journalism (Coastal Carolina University); MAW (CCU); MAT
Secondary English (CCU)
English 1 CP, English 3 Honors