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ESOL Department
ESOL Office: 770.650.4230, ext. 159
Lead Teacher: Anne Rigsbey
Mission Statement
Full DocumentAccepting general principles from current research and theory about the nature of language, language learning, human development, and pedagogy, the mission of the Centennial High School ESOL Department is to ensure that students understand that (a) language is functional, (b) language varies, (c) language learning is cultural learning, (d) language acquisition is a long-term process, (e) language acquisition occurs through meaningful use and interaction, (f) language processes develop interdependently, (g) native language proficiency contributes to second language acquisition, and (h) bilingualism is an individual and social asset.
Department Newsletters
- IOP Newsletter - April 2009 (English)
- IOP Newsletter - April 2009 (Spanish)
- IOP Newsletter - February 2009 (English)
- IOP Newsletter - February 2009 (Spanish)
- IOP Newsletter - November 2009 (English)
- IOP Newsletter - November 2009 (Spanish)
- IOP Newsletter - September 2009 (English)
- IOP Newsletter - September 2009 (Spanish)
Faculty
Jennifer Davis
ESOL Teacher
Email: DavisJ6@fultonschools.org
Knight since 2004
Education
BA Foreign Language/International Trade, Auburn University
MFS French Studies, Auburn University
Classes Taught
ESOL 9th Grade Literature and Composition, ESOL 10th Literature and Composition, ESOL Reading and Listening in the Content Areas, Earth Systems, 11th Grade American Literature
Jadah Dunn
ESOL Science Teacher
Email: DunnJ@fultonschools.org
Knight since 2010
Education
BSEd Science Education, University of Georgia
Classes Taught
Biology, Physical Science, Earth Systems
Norma Escalera-Smith
ESOL Parent Liason
Email: ESmith@fultonschools.org
Knight since 2009
Education
Classes Taught
Other Responsibilities
Lauren Head
ESOL Social Studies Teacher
Email: HeadLE@fultonschools.org
Knight since 2007
Education
BS Secondary Social Science Education, Kennesaw State University
Classes Taught
Other Responsibilities
Gymnastics Coach, Sophomore Class Council Sponsor
Maria Jiram
ESOL Teacher
Email: JiramM@fultonschools.org
Knight since 2008
Education
BS English Education, Florida International University
Classes Taught
12th Grade ESOL World Literature, 9th Grade ESOL Literature and Composition, Oral Communications in the Content Areas, American Literature, Scrapbooking (seminar)
Other Responsibilities
Multicultural Club Co-Sponsor
Marcelle Male
ESOL Paraprofessional
Email: Male@fultonschools.org
Knight since 2009
Education
BA Arts & Liberal Studies (French), Hollins College
Certificat de Langue Française, Premier Degrée, Sorbonne University
Classes Taught
Assist in: Communications Skills I, World History, Biology, 10th Grade Literature
ESOL English Teacher
Email: Rigsbey@fultonschools.org
Knight since 1999
Education
BAE Special Education, University of Mississippi
MS Leadership, University of Georgia
Classes Taught
ESOL 10th Grade Literature and Composition, World Literature, Communication Skills I and II
Other Responsibilities
Lead Teacher