English Department

Ms. Joyce Pfister, Instructional Leader

Ms. April Askin
Mr. John Bertak
Ms. Leila Chawkat
Ms. Jamie Clouse
Ms. Danielle Dunn
Ms. Lee Ann Read
Ms. Linda Schonemann

Mr. Jeff Shear
Ms. Eileen Stone
Ms. Michelle Susnko
Ms. Barbara Tindall

Ms. Hope Vasholz

Eight members strong, Hammond High School’s English Department maintains a reputation of excellence. Highly diversified professionals, we are committed to our school’s philosophy, “Where people are important.”  Exploring the universal experience of life. In teaching composition, the department encourages creative,  analytical and critical writing , as well as develops the students’ higher level thinking skills. Through challenges and high expectations, our team promotes an academically stimulating learning environment which values diversity and commonality among students. We are a dedicated team who values and stresses the importance of continual, self-directed education.