English
Inspiring Critical Thinking
The course offerings of the English Department enable students to reflect upon the language they use in their daily lives and to develop the reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skills essential for effective communication.
Students read and analyze a diverse array of literary works, write in a variety of styles and participate in discussions and presentations. They conduct research at every level of study and develop an ability to locate and evaluate appropriate sources. Students are challenged to write from their hearts and minds in a way that will influence their writing for a lifetime.
English Courses Offered:
British Literature
Effective Writing
English Literature
Introduction to World Literature
Language Arts
Women and Literature
Notre Dame’s Writing Center, a resource for reinforcing a variety of writing skills, is open and available every period of the day and is staffed by upper-level Writing Fellows and members of the English Department.
Middle and Upper School students have the opportunity to serve on the staff of a variety of student publications including the newspaper and literary magazine.
English Faculty
Dr. David Califf, English Department Chair
Ms. Marielle Alexander, English
Ms. Katie Bellopede, English
Ms. Marielle Alexander, English
Ms. Katie Bellopede, English
Ms. Nicki Cirone, English
Mrs. Kathleen McGuiness, English
Mrs. Kathryn Shaheen, English
Mrs. Leslie Wlotko, English
Mrs. Kathleen McGuiness, English
Mrs. Kathryn Shaheen, English
Mrs. Leslie Wlotko, English
