Hello! I teach English 11, AP Literature and Composition, English 12, English 12 Technical Writing, and TC3 Comm 115 Video Productions. In the past I have also taught English 9, English 10, Public Speaking, Video Journalism, Drama, Her-story, and Historical Literature. I am the CTA Secretary and VOTE COPE coordinator for the Copenhagen's Teachers' Association, a member of the NYSUT Women's Committee, a member of the NYSUT ELA Special Area Committee, and a member of the NYSUT Public Education Future Forward Task Force.
I am a JCC graduate with an Associates in Liberal Arts and Communication, a SUNY Oswego alum with a Bachelor's of Science in Education, and a SUNY Potsdam alum with a Masters of English.
The emphasis in English 11 is on writing and reading for information and understanding and writing and reading for literary response and critical analysis. Students also practice speaking skills through individual and group presentations. The curriculum offers a variety of reading experiences through short stories, novels, plays, poetry, and non-fiction selections. Additionally, students are expected to critique and analyze how an author developed a work using literary elements. Students will also complete several research papers which include argumentative and inquiry-based research. Students will be given the NY State Common Core exam as their final.
English 12 is a continuation of the English 11 course for students who intend to attend college or university. Students will complete college applications and essays. Students also practice speaking skills through individual and group presentations. The curriculum offers a variety of reading experiences through short stories, novels, plays, poetry, and non-fiction selections.The emphasis in reading and writing is on critical analysis and the development of critical thinking skills to prepare for college courses.Students will also complete several research papers which include definition, persuasive, and informative styles. Students will complete and be required to present a Capstone project to a panel of local persons in order to graduate, which will aid them in future interviews or other future public speaking opportunities.
Seniors focus on technical communication skills (both oral and written) essential for the workforce. The course also examines different types of colleges (two-year, four-year, and trade schools) while working on technical writing associated with the process: resumes, job applications, and cover letters. Students also prepare for interviewing. A variety of relevant life topics will also be covered, researched, and discussed in this new course so that each student can fully understand things that they will face daily as adults. Technical writing includes researching and analyzing work related topics, preparing and presenting speeches, and creating and designing work related documents such as brochures, estimates, technical spec sheets, and advertisements. There will be a mandatory capstone project at the end of the year which encompasses all the skills.
The AP English Literature and Composition course aligns to an introductory college-level literary analysis course. The course engages students in the close reading and critical analysis of imaginative literature to deepen their understanding of the ways writers use language to provide both meaning and pleasure. As they read, students consider a work’s structure, style, and themes, as well as its use of figurative language, imagery, symbolism, and tone. Writing assignments include expository, analytical, and argumentative essays that require students to analyze
and interpret literary works. There will be a mandatory capstone project at the end of the year which encompasses all the skills. There will be a national exam in May and if students score high enough, they can earn college credit.
This class will demonstrate the art of communication in the media world. Students will learn how to storyboard, break down a movie into its finer technical components and apply those techniques to footage. It will cover basic video production and communication. Students will gain a more in-depth understanding of video production and the business of video production. Technical and aesthetic aspects of scripting, some camera work, and post production editing will be covered. This will earn a college credit through Tompkins Cortland Community College