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Nicole Afanasiw
Department Coordinator
nafanasiw@slrsd.org
Department Coordinator
nafanasiw@slrsd.org
Let's work together, Lakers, to meet challenges with patience and grace. I believe in YOU!
Teaches: English IV
Loves: reading, the beach, the mountains, teaching, and spending time with my family
Favorite Book: Wow, that's a tough one! I love so many, but I'll go with a tie:The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood, or the Outlander series by Diana Gabaldon.
Loves: reading, the beach, the mountains, teaching, and spending time with my family
Favorite Book: Wow, that's a tough one! I love so many, but I'll go with a tie:The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood, or the Outlander series by Diana Gabaldon.
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Heather Bates
English / Shakespeare
hbates@slrsd.org
English / Shakespeare
hbates@slrsd.org
“We know what we are, but know not what we may be.” (William Shakespeare)
Teaches: English & Shakespeare classes (seniors & sophomores)
Loves: I love theatre arts, sports (especially basketball), reading, running, and spending time with family.
Favorite Book: ThePillars of the Earth by Ken Follett
Loves: I love theatre arts, sports (especially basketball), reading, running, and spending time with family.
Favorite Book: ThePillars of the Earth by Ken Follett
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Jess Cahill-McStowe
English
jcahill@slrsd.org
English
jcahill@slrsd.org
I want all my students to know that you will always have a home at The Lake!
Teaches: English II, English IV, and Film Studies
Loves: I love teaching!!! I also love being outdoors in the garden and hanging out with my chickens. And obviously, I love Mr. McStowe and our kiddos
Favorite Book: Les Miserables!!! Hugo is a revolutionary
Loves: I love teaching!!! I also love being outdoors in the garden and hanging out with my chickens. And obviously, I love Mr. McStowe and our kiddos
Favorite Book: Les Miserables!!! Hugo is a revolutionary
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Elissa Dennis
English
edennis@slrsd.org
English
edennis@slrsd.org
Keep working hard and proving how awesome you are!
Teaches: Freshmen and Junior English classes
Loves: Animals, reading in a hammock, telling embarrassing stories about myself
Favorite Book: Anything that gives me perspectives into other places, times, and people. Whatever I'm reading right now is my favorite.
Loves: Animals, reading in a hammock, telling embarrassing stories about myself
Favorite Book: Anything that gives me perspectives into other places, times, and people. Whatever I'm reading right now is my favorite.
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Ashley FerraraEnglish
aferrara@slrsd.org
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I wish the Laker student body the ability to tackle this year with patience, persistence, and kindness. Loading...
Teaches: Honors Freshmen English, AP Literature and Composition, and Happiness and the Good LifeLoves: I love donuts
Favorite Book: Breath by James Nestor
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Riley FinnEnglish
rileyfinn@slrsd.org
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Teaches: English II and English IIILoves:
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Kelly Griffin
English
kellygriffin@slrsd.org
English
kellygriffin@slrsd.org
"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”- Maya Angelou
Teaches: English grades 9, 10, and 12 CP
Loves: Gardening, Animals, Hiking, Soccer, Reading, my cat Bailey!
Favorite Book: The Secret Life of Bees by Monk Kidd
Loves: Gardening, Animals, Hiking, Soccer, Reading, my cat Bailey!
Favorite Book: The Secret Life of Bees by Monk Kidd
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Kate Leontie
English
kleontie@slrsd.org
English
kleontie@slrsd.org
Teaches: English I, English II and AP Language and Composition
Loves: Snowboarding
Favorite Book: The Alchemist
Loves: Snowboarding
Favorite Book: The Alchemist
I'd like to wish the Laker student body a safe enlightening school year.
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Bill McStowe
English / Creative Writing
wmcstowe@slrsd.org
English / Creative Writing
wmcstowe@slrsd.org
A person who won't read has no advantage over one who can't read -Mark Twain
Teaches: Freshmen, Creative Writing
Loves: my family
Favorite Book: Slaughterhouse Five by Kurt Vonnegut
Loves: my family
Favorite Book: Slaughterhouse Five by Kurt Vonnegut
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Kim Orcutt
English
korcutt@slrsd.org
English
korcutt@slrsd.org
My motto for this year is "Always believe in the power of good" -- it's hokey, but it's my mantra as we try to get through the chaos of the world.
Teaches: English III and English IV
Loves: Campfires, coffee, and being outdoors
Favorite Book: I don't know if I could ever choose a favorite book, but The Perks of Being a Wallflower, Slaughterhouse-Five are two that I could read over and over again!
Loves: Campfires, coffee, and being outdoors
Favorite Book: I don't know if I could ever choose a favorite book, but The Perks of Being a Wallflower, Slaughterhouse-Five are two that I could read over and over again!
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Meaghan Rabinovitch
English
mrabinovitch@slrsd.org
English
mrabinovitch@slrsd.org
"In a world where you can be anything, be kind!" - I didn't write this, but they are words I like to live my life by!
Teaches: English II and English IV
Loves: Cooking, reading, and hanging out with my family!
Favorite Book: Way too many to list, but a book that really opened my eyes and stuck with me was White Teeth, by Zadie Smith
Loves: Cooking, reading, and hanging out with my family!
Favorite Book: Way too many to list, but a book that really opened my eyes and stuck with me was White Teeth, by Zadie Smith