Sierra Linda Mascot
Sierra Linda High School
Tolleson Union High School District

English Department

Welcome to the English department! Our goals are to increase students' proficiency in reading and writing while fostering a love of language. We want our students to leave our classrooms with the ability to think critically, recognize reliable sources, and read between the lines to see the deeper meanings of texts.

Our students read a wide variety of literature and informational texts. We embed instruction on grammar and vocabulary to help our students become strong and eloquent writers. Our students produce different forms of writing from narratives to literary analyses to research papers.

We are passionate about what we do and are committed to helping our students develop their skills in language arts.

English Staff

Joshua Aguirre
Freshman English
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Cyan Arietta
Sophomore English, Pre-AP English
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Susanna Belanger
Junior English, A.P. Language & Composition
Ext. 207074
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Alexia Chavis
Freshman English
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Kristina Erickson
Junior English, Pre-AP English
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Clorinda Erives
Reading
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Karen Furkert
AP Literature & Composition, Senior English Department Chair
Ext. 207070
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Kameron Haggard
Sophomore English, Speech
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Cassandra Hamman
Freshman English, EL Language Arts
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Megi Kastrati
Freshman English, Senior English
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Alaina Owen
Senior English
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Zachary Paxton
Sophomore English
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Audrey Zelenski
Junior English, Creative Writing
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