English Department
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Katie Brown
Education and Credentials
- EWU for BAed Secondary English
- SFCC and EWU for SPED endorsement
- GCU for Masters in Literacy Education
- National Boards.
Favorite Ferris Memory
- MLK Cons watching students express their passions for social justice, especially Michael Ervin's speech in 2018.
Mary Cooper
Education and Credentials
- Gonzaga University – BA, MA Eastern Washington University - CTE certification
Clubs and Sports
- Thesperados (Improv Comedy Troup)
- Stage Craft
- Theater Club
Favorite Ferris Memory
- Ferris musicals and plays
Cathy Dietrich
Education and Credentials
- Gonzaga University. Earned my BA with a major in English. Received teacher certification.
- Eastern University- Completed endorsement in Physical Education
- Walden University- Earned Masters of Education specializing in Curriculum, Instruction and Development.
Clubs and Sports
- I am the advisor for the Ferris Action Network (FAN).
Favorite Ferris Memory
- As the advisor for the Ferris Action Network (FAN), a volunteer club that serves the community. Each year we take on a different community project. In recent years we have served the homeless population through our association with Blessings Under the Bridge and the Women's Shelter. We have worked with, Spokanimal, where we walked and played with the shelter animals. We have provided comfort and company to the elderly with visits to Touchmark Retirement Center, and we have educated the student body about Human Trafficking with the help of World Relief Spokane.
Jennifer Goodin
Education and Credentials
- Gonzaga University- Bachelors in History and English Literature, Certification in Secondary Education
- Eastern Washington University- Masters of Education in curriculum and instruction
- WSU- National Boards Certification
Clubs and Sports
- Link Crew Advisor
Favorite Ferris Memory
- Dressing up for Spirit Days with Mrs. Harrison. Accidentaly "twinning" with the English Department. Laughing with my classes.
Megan Harrison
Education and Credentials
- Whitworth: undergraduate and masters
Clubs and Sports
- ASB Advisor
Favorite Ferris Memory
- Graduating my first crew of AVID seniors Class of 2020.
Ashley Jones
Education and Credentials
- Whitworth: undergraduate and masters
Clubs or Sports
- Class of 2022 Counsel Co- Advisor
- Creative Writing Club Advisor
Favorite Ferris Memory
- I have SO many favorite Ferris memories. Last year's goats in the court yard is definitely a unforgettable highlight. I would say every Hello Week is really memorable. I love having lunch in Victory Plaza and listening to our crazy talented students sing and play their instruments.
Claire Laska
Education and Credentials
- Gonzaga for undergrad and grad schoo
Favorite Ferris Memory
- I'm new to Ferris, but so far I've been so impressed with how welcoming, kind, and generous everyone has been!
Jessica Ohman
Education and Credentials
- University of Idaho
- Charles University (study abroad in Prague)
Favorite Ferris Memory
- Since I am a Ferris graduate, I have so many to pick from! I think it would have to be a toss up between Rubber Chicken my senior year where I lost my voice from all the screaming or my senior prom. I was prom chair that year and worked for months on it. I decorated the venue with all my friends the day before; it really was a special night.
Erik Powell
Education and Credentials
- EWU -- BA in English, minor in French 1993; Secondary Teaching Certificate 1999
- University of Nevada, Reno -- MA in English 1995
Clubs and Sports
- Over the years, I've coached basketball, track, and soccer. I've advised the Creative Writing Club and The Quidditch Club as well. Currently I am not coaching or advising any clubs & love devoting my time to teaching English and French.
Favorite Ferris Memory
- Too many to list--all involve seeing Saxons laugh, grow, and live life to the fullest.
Dan Sjolund
Education and Credentials
- Gonzaga University - BA English
- Gonzaga University - MIT
- Washington State University - EdD(ABD)
Clubs and Sports
- Debate
- C Squad Girls Tennis
Favorite Ferris Memory
- Scoob Serious rapping live in Brueggemeier Hall!
Neil Strawn
Education and Credentials
- Eastern Washington University (Majored in Applied Developmental Psychology)
- Whitworth University (Master in Teaching)
Clubs or Sports
- Class 2024 Counsel Advisor
Favorite Ferris Memory
- Stranding my students on a desert Island as part of our unit on "The Tempest".
Maria Sturgeon
Education and Credentials
- Eastern Washington University- BA
- Eastern Washington Univeraity-MA
- National Boards
Clubs and Sports
- Class of 2023 Counsel Adivsor
Favorite Ferris Memory
- High School Music tour in 2015
Emily Torres
Education and Credentials
- Yakima Valley Community College AA
- Washington State University BA
- Gonzaga University MA
Clubs and Sports
- Class of 2022 Counsel Co- Advisor
Favorite Ferris Memory
- Kids swing dancing to "Sweet Caroline" in my classroom in the morning before first period.
- There is always so much joy and laughter in the halls. I love that!
Sara Wilde
- Library
- AP English Language (11th Grade)
Education and Credentials
- Eastern Washington University
- Gonzaga University
Favorite Ferris Memory
- My first year here as an administrator, we had a fire drill and everyone left the building. It was raining...a little bit. There were some miscommunications and we were out there for a *very long time*. Everyone was drenched, and I finally bought a rain jacket which I'd refused to do my entire life.
