Teachers
Powerful teaching and learning is the core component of instruction at the Early College. Students at DCECHS read, write, think, and discuss in every classroom every day. If you walk into one of our classrooms, you will notice that the teachers are just facilitators of learning. The students are the teachers; they use twenty-first-century skills like collaboration, researching, problem-solving, and evaluating sources of information to learn. Students are typically engaged in collaborative group work, writing to learn, literacy groups, questioning, scaffolding, and classroom talk.
To learn more about our teachers, click on the names below.
Angela Griffey's bright smile and easy-going attitude help students feel comfortable and engaged in the learning process. She might offer you a cup of organic tea on a cold, rainy day, and she is passionate about healthy food and healthy living. She is a jack of many teacher trades and a master of them all.
Click here to visit Ms. Griffey's website.
| Fall 2015 | Spring 2016 | |
| 1st period | Senior Seminar | Senior Seminar |
| 2nd period | Foundations of English I | The Human Experience |
| 3rd period | Planning | Planning |
| 4th period | English IV Honors | English II Honors |
| 5th period | Civics & Economics Honors | English I Honors |
Jera Hawn is probably the most efficient human being on the planet. Her bright and bubbly personality coupled with her methodical, rigorous approach means that you will enjoy the high quality of her teaching and the atmosphere of her classroom. She appreciates a great pan pizza and is an avid fan of her alma mater, NC State.
Click here to visit Ms. Hawn's website.
| Fall 2015 | Spring 2016 | |
| 1st period | Freshman Seminar | Freshman Seminar |
| 2nd period | Essentials of College Math | Math III Honors |
| 3rd period | Planning | Planning |
| 4th period | Foundations of Math III | Math III Honors |
| 5th period | Math III Honors | Testing and Academic Achievement |
Dee Mallory brings excitement and fun to learning every day. Her creativeness and artistic spirit will help you see science in a new light, and her practical nature will help you work out problems in more realistic ways. She enjoys being close to nature and loves some good home cooking!
Click here to visit Ms. Mallory's website.
| Fall 2015 | Spring 2016 | |
| 1st period | Sophomore Seminar | Sophomore Seminar |
| 2nd period | Biology Honors | Earth Science Honors |
| 3rd period | Planning | Planning |
| 4th period | Earth Science Honors | Physical Science |
| 5th period | Biology Honors | Physical Science |
Hannah Rush is serious about your education. You will be challenged to learn, but you will also have some fun--and a few laughs, too. Her sense of style brings color and brightness to her classroom, and her enthusiasm inspires you to learn.
Click here to visit Ms. Rush's website.
| Fall 2015 | Spring 2016 | |
| 1st period | Freshman Seminar | Freshman Seminar |
| 2nd period | Math I | Math I |
| 3rd period | Planning | Planning |
| 4th period | Math I | Math II Honors |
| 5th period | Foundations of Math I | Math II Honors |
If you visit Joni Russell's classroom, you will notice active and engaged students who are leading their peers. Ms. Russell connects with her students at a very personal level, and students often say they can talk to her about anything. If you mention that you like Disney or Harry Potter, you may have a friend for life!
Click here to visit Ms. Russell's website.
| Fall 2015 | Spring 2016 | |
| 1st period | Yearbook/Seminar | Yearbook/Seminar |
| 2nd period | English II Honors | English I Honors |
| 3rd period | Planning | Planning |
| 4th period | Foundations of English I | English I Honors |
| 5th period | Foundations of English I | English II Honors |
Matt Stark gives students the freedom they need to learn, and he is very good at helping them think analytically and ask the big-picture questions. You will find Mr. Stark to be very approachable and likeable, and he is determined to help every student find the best way to learn. If you see him in the hall, make sure you ask, "How 'bout those Broncos?"
Click here to visit Mr. Stark's website.
| Fall 2015 | Spring 2016 | |
| 1st period | Junior Seminar | Junior Seminar |
| 2nd period | American History I Honors | World History Honors |
| 3rd period | Planning | Planning |
| 4th period | World History Honors | Civics and Economics Honors |
| 5th period | World History Honors | Civics and Economics Honors |