English

About English

The mission of our English faculty is to promote literacy through analytical thinking, effective communication, and creative expression. We encourage students to think critically and make connections between text and the real world. At Henry Clay, we offer a variety of English core courses to fit the diverse goals of each learner. In addition, our elective courses are designed to expose students to a variety of perspectives and communication tools.

Meet the Teachers

Jason Behler

B.A. English (University of Kentucky), M.A. Secondary English Education, National Board Certified

Favorite Book: The Great Gatsby (Fiction), Gnar Country (Non-Fiction)

Ahenewa El-Amin, Department Chair

Ryan Hale

Murray State University, BA in English, Rank II in Writing, NBCT

Favorite Book: The Kite Runner

Emily Isenhour

BA from Miami University, MAEd from University of Kentucky, National Board Certification

Favorite Book: Arthur Conan Doyle's Hound of the Baskervilles

Rhonda Jelf

Molly Jones

BA from Tulane, MA from UK

Favorite Book: The Little Prince

Michelle Purcell

B.A. Education, University of Kentucky

M.A. Secondary English Education, University of Kentucky

Favorite Book: Night by Elie Wiesel, The Appalachian Trilogy by Silas House

Ryan Ray, Ed.S

Education Specialist Degree / Rank 1 from the University of Kentucky

Master of Arts in Teaching from Morehead State University

Bachelor of Arts in Teaching from Eastern Kentucky University

Favorite Book: The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe

Arthur Reynolds

Ethan Robinson

Ryan Sparks

Undergraduate Degree in English Education, Morehead State University Masters Degree in Literature, New Mexico State University

Favorite Book: Satantango

Kaylee Sutton

M.A. English, B.A. English Education with a minor in Journalism

Favorite Book: We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves

Jennifer White

B.S Secondary Education: English (9-12), M. Ed. Curriculum and Instruction, Focus: Literacy, M. Ed. Reading Specialist

Favorite Book: Horse

Jesica Williams-Juleseus

BA English & Communications-Western Kentucky University; MA English- Northern Arizona University

Favorite Book: Redemption Song by Bertice Berry

Core Course Offerings

English 1
Advanced English 1
English 2
Advanced English 2

AP Seminar
English 3
AP English Language & Composition
English 4

AP English Literature & Composition (with Dual Credit option)
English 101 (Dual Credit)
English 102 (Dual Credit)

Elective Course Offerings

African-American Literature
AP African American Studies
Creative Writing
Dual Credit Oral Communications/Oral Communications
Yearbook 1, Advanced Yearbook 2, Advanced Yearbook 3

Film Studies
Film Criticism
Advanced American Hero in Film
Broadcast Journalism
TV Radio Production

Advanced TV Radio Production 2
Advanced Debate
Journalism (Newspaper)
Modern Fairy Tales
True Crime & Forensics Literature

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