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English

The English Department provides a rigorous academic framework designed to cultivate the critical literacy, analytical writing, and interpersonal communication skills essential for higher education and professional environments. Our curriculum serves as a comprehensive exploration of the human experience, challenging students to engage with diverse literary traditions and complex rhetorical structures. By transitioning from foundational composition to advanced literary inquiry, the department empowers students to become discerning readers and articulate communicators capable of navigating the multifaceted demands of the 21st century. Throughout this progression, students are encouraged to take increasing responsibility for their own learning, developing independence, intellectual curiosity, and a sense of ownership over their academic growth.
 

English Teachers

Lillian Altamirano lillian.altamirano@sausd.us
Melinda Barron melinda.barron@sausd.us
Laurie Blois laurie.blois@sausd.us
Billy Castanha bill.castanha@sausd.us
Sherri Conferti sherri.conferti@sausd.us
Ismael Coronel ismael.coronel@sausd.us
Jason Crabbe jason.crabbe@sausd.us
Marissa Elliott marisssa.elliott@sausd.us
Cesar Garcia cesar.garcia@sausd.us
Andrea Guerra andrea.guerra@sausd.us
Britnee Mason britnee.mason@sausd.us
Carrie McMullen carrie.mcmullen@sausd.us
Mike Merkovsky mike.merkovsky@sausd.us
Selena Qafaiti selena.qafaiti@sausd.us
Katrina Shimasaki katrina.shimasaki@sausd.us
Becky Tsai becky.tsai@sausd.us
Amanda Wiley amanda.wiley@sausd.us
Maia Zinger maia.zinger@sausd.us