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ELA DEPARTMENT

ELA Department: Text

ELA DEPARTMENT

The study of English Language Arts in the Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy cultivates literate citizens who think critically, write clearly, communicate effectively, and read with understanding and appreciation.                                       

As a result of participating in the Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy English Language Arts program--through reading, writing, speaking, and listening--graduates will effectively and independently:

  • comprehend a range of texts and media;

  • communicate ideas while responding to varying demands;

  • generate questions and seek answers through critical analysis of text and media;

  • seek understanding of themselves and others;

  • embrace lifelong learning and reading for enjoyment;

  • develop a critical eye and appreciation for the written word.

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ELA Department: Our Mission

MEET THE TEACHERS

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AMANDA PROVOST

A/P Lit Teacher / ILS

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YAVEISKA ALICEA-FIGUEROA

Grades 9 & 10
English Teacher

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LEAHNORA ANDERSON

Grade 11 English/Psychology Teacher

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TANYA ANDRE

Grades 11/12
English Teacher

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JONATHAN BARTLETT

Grades 9 & 10
English Teacher

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DAVID BERGMANN

Read 180 & SPED
English Teacher

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BRENDA CORTESE

Grades 9/10 Small Group
SPED English Teacher

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ALLISON CROTEAU

 English Teacher 

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MONICA FLEMING

Read 180 & SPED
English Teacher

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THOMAS GILBERT

Grades 11/12 ELA
EnglishTeacher

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THOMAS HARDCASTLE

Enrichment
English Teacher

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ELIZABETH HUMPHRIES

Grades 9/10 Small Group
SPED English Teacher

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SHONNA LAPPIN

Grades 9 & 10
English Teacher

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MELISSA MENARD

Grades 9 & 10
English Teacher

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BRIAN MURPHY

 Grades 9/10 English

 Grade 11 AP Language

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EDWARD MUSIAK

Grade 10 Enrichment 
Electives Teacher

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CARMELO OLIVERAS

Read 180
English Teacher

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DR. PAULA STARNES

Read 180 Small Group
English Teacher

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SHARON HENRY

Paraprofessional

Get in Touch
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NANCY DUGGAN

Paraprofessional - ELA / Social Studies

Get in Touch

For more information on our staff, we invite you to get in touch.

ELA Department: Staff
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