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English

Welcome to the English Department! Our team of passionate and experienced educators is committed to fostering a love for reading, writing, and critical thinking in every student. Through our comprehensive curriculum, we encourage students to explore a wide range of literature, from classic works to contemporary texts, while developing their analytical and communication skills. We believe that strong reading and writing abilities are essential for academic success and personal growth. In our classes, students engage in lively discussions, creative projects, and rigorous writing exercises designed to help them express their ideas clearly and confidently. We strive to create a nurturing and inclusive environment where each student can thrive and discover the power of their own voice.

Meet Our English Department Team

Megan Ball-Elutilo
English 11
African American Literature
mball@husd.us
(510) 723-3170 ext. 61282

 

 

Sarah Bautista-Truong
Leadership
AVID 10
AVID 11
AVID 12
sbautista@husd.us
(510) 723-3170 ext. 61222

 

Taylor Boyce
English 9
English 9 Sheltered
tb262@husd.us
(510) 723-3170 ext. 61274

Scott Buros
AP English 11
AVID Coordinator
sburos@husd.us
(510) 723-3170 ext. 61215

 

 

Israel Hernandez
English 9 Accelerated
Puente Elective 9
Puente Elective 11
ishernandez@husd.us
(510) 723-3170 ext. 61229

 

 

Andriana Legakis
Journalism
English 9
English 10
cmiller@husd.us
(510) 723-3170 ext. 61276

 

 

Connie Miller
English 11
English 12
cmiller@husd.us
(510) 723-3170 ext. 61276

Joel Ochoa
English 10 Honors
Puente 10
Puente Elective 10
Puente Elective 12
jochoa@husd.us
(510) 723-3170 ext. 61232

Joshua Prine
AP English 12
English 9
jp158@husd.us
(510) 723-3170 ext. 61227

 

 

Casey Schenkelberg
Department Chair**
English 12 Honors
English 10
English 10 Sheltered
cshenkelberg@husd.us
(510) 723-3170 ext. 61226

 

Ekta Shah
English 10
eshah@husd.us
(510) 723-3170 ext. 61219

Blake Tolbert
English 10 Honors
English 11
mtolbert@husd.us
(510) 723-3170 ext. 61288

 

Diego Gavino
School Counselor & Counselor Liaison for English
dg5013@husd.us
(510) 723-3170 ext. 61121