Welcome!

My (Brief) Biography

I am an English teacher at North Haven High School. This year, I am teaching:

English 11 (American Literature) - L1 & L2
SAT Preparation (English)
The Graphic Novel as Literature (English 12 Elective)

Since 2007, I have also taught:

English 9 L3
AP English Language and Composition
English 11 (American Literature) - L3
Nonfiction (English 12 Elective)
Mystery (English 12 Elective)

Outside the classroom, I co-advise Writing Club with Mr. DiBernardo. During Drama Club productions, I co-manage the house with Mrs. Monigan. In the past, I have also co-advised NHHS Student Council (2007-2017) and National Honor Society (2011-2012).

I graduated with a master's degree from Central Connecticut State University (2015), my undergrad alma mater.

My Schedule: 2026-27 (Semester One)

(A1) tba

(A2) English 11 L1 & L2
(A3) tba
(A4) Graphic Novel L1 & L2
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(B1) SAT Preparation English

(B2) Preparation, extra help, meetings, etc.
(B3) English 11 L1 & L2
(B4) English 11 L1 & L2

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Students can contact me to schedule extra help meetings during or after school. I am available most days except Wednesdays (when I have Writing Club).

Here are my Office Hours (2026-27):

Monday: available (except for faculty/department meetings two Mondays per month)
Tuesday: available until 2:45
Thursday: available until 2:45
Friday: available

My Clubs/Activities

Quarter 1 (2025-26) Update:

(A4, B3, B4) English 11:

During our first unit, we will be reading The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie. Students will conduct and present research on relevant topics, as well as produce argumentative writing.
In the second half of the quarter, we will study rhetoric, or the art of persuasive speaking and writing. As we read and view speeches, students will learn terminology and apply this to their analysis. Ultimately, they will deliver their own speech (2-3 minutes each) on a subject of their choosing.
As we near PSATs in October, students will begin to practice for the SAT. As the year continues, they will complete sets of practice questions, as well as identify the patterns and types of questions in order to set goals for future practice and improvement.

(B2) SAT Preparation English:

Early on, students will take a pre-test and set goals for the course. They will continue to reflect on these goals as the course continues.
We will alternate between independent and whole class modes of learning, as well as a variety of approaches (identify and explore question types, focus on a single question, full practice tests, etc.).

Syllabi and Classroom Guidelines