By ensuring the educational rights of our students, it is the Mountain Pointe High School English Department's mission to teach our students to be articulate, informed communicators; to create in our students the desire and confidence to become active, responsible citizens; to instill in our students an appreciation for diverse artistic expression; and to build in our students an understanding of and respect for our multicultural world.

We, the English Department of Mountain Pointe High School, value:

  • The learning potential of the individual
  • Effective communication
  • Life-long learning
  • Active Citizenship in school and community
  • The connection between the arts and life
  • A respect for cultural diversity
  • The uniqueness of the individual

English Department Faculty

Meg Austin
ext. 58148		 Zac Griffen
ext. 0		 Marsha Rafalski
ext. 58120
Melanie Bruce
ext. 58065		 Tracy Guidorizzi
ext. 58145		 Sarah Rich
ext. 58026
Wendy Cox
ext. 58004		 Suzanne Idler
ext. 58129		 Deb Stewart
ext. 58095
Katie Dorris
ext. 58116		 Carrie Johnson
ext. 58007		 Christine Vanderpool
ext. 58046
Patti Duncan
ext. 56116		 Belinda Jones
ext. 58069		 Julie Zahara
ext. 58089
Marilee Edel
ext. 59501		 Suzanne Lewis
ext. 0		 Amie Zanck
ext. 58127
Mary Gomez
ext. 58097		 Robin Massey
ext. 58138		    
Julie Green
ext. 59756		 Don Meyer
Department Chair
ext. 58088		    

Items you should review when taking a Mountain Pointe English Course.

Plagiarism - Don't do it!!!
Mountain Pointe Style Guide for writing

Program Highlights:

  • Award winning yearbook program. Mountain Pointe’s yearbook, Pride’s Mark, has been recognized for excellence and is featured in the 2009 Gotcha Covered Look Book. The Look Book features yearbook spreads and covers from across the country, and is a reference guide for yearbook advisers and staffs seeking creative design and coverage ideas, trends and inspiration.
  • American Studies - This is a two hour block course that combines American History and Literature. Students study a historical era while reading and analyzing literature from the same era. American Studies meets the U.S. History and junior English requirements.