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English

In the English Department at Canterbury, you'll cultivate the essential skills in reading, writing, speaking, and critical thinking that will prepare you for the rigorous demands of a college curriculum. Through novels, plays, short stories, and poems, you'll be exposed to a rich array of both classic and contemporary world literature, fostering a deep appreciation for the diverse literary contributions of various cultures and genders. You'll also hone your writing abilities by practicing revision techniques, enabling you to craft polished essays in a range of styles—narrative, descriptive, and analytic.

To understand the English language as a vehicle of thought, to read literature in order to develop intellectual and ethical discrimination, empathy, and a literary esthetic, to enjoy reading and writing, and to develop self-discipline as both a reader and writer

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Meet the Department

Alison Bailey

Alison Bailey

Director of DCL; English Teacher
Libby Bennett

Libby Bennett

English Teacher, Head Coach Girls' JV Soccer, Head Coach Girls' Varsity Tennis
Anne DeSousa

Anne DeSousa

English Teacher
Amy Franklin

Amy Franklin

English Teacher, Head Coach Girls' Varsity Soccer
Noah Gichan

Noah Gichan

English Teacher, Head Coach Boys' Varsity Squash; Head Coach Boys' JV Tennis
Madelaine Lord

Madelaine Lord

English Department Chair
Robert Potter

Robert Potter

English Teacher, Head Coach Varsity Golf