American Literature

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What are the challenges, struggles, and triumphs faced to achieve it?

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MR. BARRERA

Phone: (940) 369-1195

Room:

Email: rbarrera@dentonisd.org

Degrees and Certifications:

    • B.A. Psychology
    • Certified Secondary ELA
    • ESL Certified

Tutorials: by appointment (Office in H hall)

Other Duties: Tennis Coach

MRS. COLSON

Phone: (940) 369-1146

Room: C209

Email: mcolson@dentonisd.org

Degrees and Certifications:

    • B.A. Exercise and Sports Sciences
    • Minor ELA
    • ESL Certified

Tutorials:

Mondays & Thursdays

8:15am - 8:45am

MRS. Rutherford

Phone: (940) 369-1147

Room: C207

Email: srutherford@dentonisd.org

Degrees and Certifications:

    • B.A. English Literature
    • Minor Communication
    • Certified ELA 4-8, ELA 9-12
    • ESL Certified

Tutorials:

Wednesdays- 8:15am - 8:45am

Thursdays- 4:15pm - 4:45pm

5th block and after school by appointment only

Classroom Policies and Syllabus


MS. PRICE

Phone: (940) 369-1143

Email: mprice3@dentonisd.org

Degrees and Certifications:

    • BA in English Language Arts
    • Working on MA in PADM
    • ESL Certified

Tutorials:

Thursdays- 4:15pm - 5:15pm

Wednesdays 4:15-5:15pm

Other Duties: Sponsor of REALM Magazine

Class expectations and Syllabus



MRS. NORRIS

Co-Teacher

(paired with Rutherford)

Phone: (940) 369-1259

Office: B202

Email: mnorris@dentonisd.org

Degrees and Certifications:

    • Currently pursuing a Masters in Curriculum & Instruction with a focus in Literacy Studies
    • Bachelor of Science
    • Major: Healthcare Administration
    • Minor: Business Administration
    • Special Education EC-12
    • English-Language Arts 7-12
    • ESL Certified

Tutorials:

Thursdays (8:15am - 8:45am, C207)

After school (by appointment only)

Available other times by appointment

MRS. GARCIA

Co-Teacher

Phone: (940) 369-1000

Email: kgarcia@dentonisd.org

Degrees and Certifications:

    • Currently Pursuing a PhD in Language & Literacy Studies
    • M.Ed.: concentration in Linguistics
    • B.A.: Anthropology
    • Secondary English
    • Secondary ESL
    • TESOL

Tutorials:

Tuesdays- 8:15am - 8:45am

Wednesdays- 4:15pm - 4:45pm