English/Language Arts / English Department

Department Chairs:

Mr. Woody Van Treek Mrs. Carina Jimenez

wvantreek@forsyth.k12.ga.us cjimenez@forsyth.k12.ga.us

Department Overview:

The Lambert High School English Program prepares students to become independent learners who are proficient in writing, speaking, critical reading, listening, thinking, and viewing. Students use the language arts to explore and respond to classical and contemporary works from many cultures and literary periods. Throughout the curriculum, students are introduced to a variety of literature, including novels, short stories, plays, poems, and non-fiction. They are expected to do an extensive amount of writing, including both creative and analytical essays. Class discussions and cooperative learning are major components of English classes, and all students are expected to participate fully. Students at every grade level should expect to read literature that will challenge and engage them, to listen to and participate in class discussions and activities that will deepen their understanding of the texts, and to complete assignments designed to improve their writing skills and provide new insights into the works and topics they address. With teacher guidance, students become responsible for their own learning; they increasingly assume leadership roles and make decisions in the classroom in order to develop interpretative and evaluative skills and make connections among their reading, their writing, and their lives.

The Lambert Language Arts Department believes...

in building an equitable community that emphasizes collaboration through compassion and understanding.
all students should be given the tools for confidence and self-expression.
students should approach their work with integrity, be accountable for their learning, and lead by example.
shared engagement is a critical component of learning.
in our students’ ability to make a positive difference through their knowledge and growth as unique individuals.

Department Members

Teacher	Courses Taught	Ext.
Mrs. Theresa Adamczyk	Honors 10th Grade 10th Grade Literature	411883
Mrs. Tracie Andrews	9th Literature Honors 9th Literature 10th Literature	413104
Mrs. Ali Barlow	Honors 9th Literature Journalism Adviser	411886
Mr. Drew Candela	AP English Language Honors 10th Literature	413110
Ms. Catherine Emory	9th Literature Honors 9th Literature	411892
Mr. Shane Fortenberry	9th Literature British Literature	413102
Mrs. Laura Halter	American Literature Advanced Composition	413108
Ms. Stephanie Harrison	AP English Literature British Literature	411810
Mrs. Carina Jimenez	AP English Language American Literature	411896
Mrs. Kerry Langley	AP English Literature Honors 10th Literature Dramatic Writing	411814
Ms. Angie McLane	AP English Language 10th Literature	413103
Mr. Daryl Moses	AP Seminar Honors 10th Literature	413109
Ms. Shannon Mulvey	9th Literature Honors 9th Literature	411811
Ms. Julie Noles	10th Literature Honors 10th Literature	413101
Dr. Michelle Norton	AP English Language Honors 10th Literature AP Research	413107
Mrs. Ashley Siuta	American Literature	411808
Mrs. Lydia Smoot	Honors 9th Literature Yearbook Advisor	411882
Mrs. Jane Tauber	Honors 9th Literature 10th Literature	413106
Mrs. Stephany Tillis	9th Literature American Literature	411862
Mr. Woody Van Treek	AP English Literature Honors 10th Literature	411864

Last Modified on September 30, 2024