- Ferris High School
- Meet the Staff
World Languages
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Ellen Gillespie
- German 2
- German Honors 3-4
Education and Credentials
- SFCC AA
- EWU B.A. & B.A. Ed
- Gonzaga University M.A. Ed.
- NBCT English Language
Favorite Ferris Memory
- I'm brand new to Ferris and excited to teach German this year.
Tamara Gower
- Honors Spanish 3
- AP Spanish
- Teacher Introduction Video
Education and Credentials
- The Colorado College: B.A. Dance, Central American Studies, Spanish
- Antioch University Seattle: MA.Ed Bellevue College: Translation and Interpretation
Clubs and Sports
- Spanish Honors Society
Favorite Ferris Memory
- When Ogata Sensei impersonated Justin Bieber in the staff lip sync battle, winter assembly 2015
Juliann Ingersol
- Spanish 1
- Teacher Introduction Video
Education and Credentials
- Azusa Pacific University (Azusa, CA) -Bachelor’s in Spanish & Master’s in Teaching
Clubs and Sports
Favorite Ferris Memory
- Sharing a room with Carolina Montúfar
Carolina Montufar
- Spanish 1
- Spanish 2
Education and Credentials
- Gonzaga University, B.A.-Modern languages: Spanish; M.I.T.- Master's in initial teaching
Clubs and Sports
- Not the advisor but I work closely with Hispanic Honor Society :)
Favorite Ferris Memory
- Tied between the first freshman greet tunnel and my first Rubber Chicken!
Mila Morgan
- Spanish 1
- Spanish 2
- honors Spanish 4
Education and Credentials
- Complutense University, Madrid, Spain: BA in Modern Languages and Literatures & Teaching "Licenciatura"
- EWU: Teacher Certification Program
- University of Salamanca, Spain
- Master's Degree in Spanish Language, Hispanic Culture & Literature
Clubs and Sports
- Spanish Club (tentative)
Favorite Ferris Memory
- One of my favorite memories is the time I spent with students and other teachers in our World Language Dept. traveling abroad (Costa Rica, Spain). It was amazing to see how our students explored and experienced other cultures: trying new foods, meeting new people, seeing famous monuments, visiting archeological sites and museums, learning about the history of those countries, and most important, making new friends. Also, all “those inspiring moments and unforgettable experiences” from the classroom. I will always remember all of them and cherish them.
Shiho Ogata
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Japanese 1
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Japanese 2
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Honors Japanese 3-4
- Teacher Introduction Video
Education and Credentials
- Eastern Washington University: BA Reading, ESL
- Pacific Lutheran University: Japanese
Clubs and Sports
- Japanese Club
Favorite Ferris Memory
- Japanese Cultural Day with Mukogawa college
- World Language Day
- Teacher lip sync/dance performance at Winter Con
Danielle Sherwood
- French 1
- French 2
- Honors French 3-4
Education and Credentials
- University of Oregon- Bachelor’s degree
- Whitworth- Master’s degree
Clubs and Sports
- French Club advisor Sponsor, Société Honoraire de Français
Favorite Ferris Memory
- My favorite Ferris memory is hard to choose! French Club Bûche de Noël baking competitions every winter are an awesome tradition. I also have great memories of traveling to France with my students!
Erik Powell
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- English 10- Support
- AP English Literature (English 12)
- French 1
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.