Courses
College Prep English I
College Prep English II
AP English
Journalism I*
Journalism II - Newspaper* or Magazine Concentration*
Communications/Speech*
The Female Identity in Literature*
Social Change in Arts & Literature*
Writing Non-Fiction*
Shakespeare's Major Plays*
Great Books*
Poetry*
Advanced English Seminar*
Department Philosophy
All department teachers believe in the importance of creating a friendly, warm classroom environment where students feel comfortable engaging in class discussion. Literary discussions involve examination of values that directly reflect Christian ideals.
Concern for and sensitivity to individual students is a priority. Special interests and skills are addressed in journalism, speech classes, and advanced literature offerings. The department faculty provides tutoring for students and arranges time for individual conferencing.
General Course Goals
The English/Communications curriculum is college preparatory. Thinking and analytical skills are developed, and applications of learned skills and methods are stressed in all courses. The freshman and sophomore-level courses offer the student the fundamentals of literary analysis, basic writing instruction, as well as grammar coverage. Junior and senior-level classes concentrate on more sophisticated application of concepts. In addition, oral and written communication skills are further developed in electives such as speech, the school newspaper or magazine. Four English credits are needed for graduation.
Faculty
Mrs. Joanne Griesbach, Department Chair
BA in English - Marquette University
Certification in secondary English education
MA in journalism - Marquette University
13 years teaching experience, 8 years at DSHA
Mr. Tim Grandy
BS in English education - UW-Milwaukee
MA in English - Marquette University
28 years teaching experience, 28 years at DSHA
Mr. Quinten Loucks
BS in Secondary Education - UW Plateville
Wisconsin License 300 (English) and 725 (History)
Master's in Education in progress (Instructional Technology - Cardinal Stritch University)
2 years experience, 1st year at DSHA
Mr. Colin McGinn
BS in education - UW-Madison
Specialization in secondary education - English
3 years teaching experience, 3 years at DSHA
Mr. Terrence McGinn
BA - UW-Milwaukee
Certifications in speech communication, English, and journalism
Master’s degree in progress
30 years teaching experience, 28 years at DSHA
Ms. Megan Ripple
BA in English and philosophy - Marquette University
Master’s degree from Marquette University in progress
Certified Writing tutor/consultant
7 years teaching experience, 7 years at DSHA
Ms. Lisa Schingledecker
BA in English - Wittenberg University
MA in educational leadership - University of Dayton
Specialization in secondary English
8 years teaching experience, 1st year at DSHA
For more information, contact:
Mrs. Joanne Griesbach, Department Chair
414-462-3742, ext. 3847
GriesbachJ@dsha.k12.wi.us
