English Language Arts
The ELA department welcomes you to the new school year! We are excited to get to know our students and prepare for their future success. As we embark on this journey, the ELA department would like to leave you with a quote:
“Let us remember: one book, one pen, one child, and one teacher can change the world.”
This quote comes from Malala Yousafzai, a Pakistani female education activist and the youngest Nobel Peace Prize laureate. By age 11, she was already advocating for girls to get an education in her homeland, which restricts female education. It was so important that she risked her life to do it.
This quote conveys the power of education. As we begin this 24/25 school year, let this be our guiding principle. The ELA department will be tasked with guiding our students to change the world through opportunities to develop a love and enthusiasm for reading.
ELA Department Team Members
Tironica Dent - 6th Grade ELA/Department Head
Angela Black - 6th/7th Grade ELA
Wendi Radcliff-Brown - 7th/8th Grade ELA
Deborah Dunevant - 8th Grade ELA
English Language Arts & TheRep: Story2Stage Partnership
Our English Language Arts Department is a proud participant in the Story2Stage program, a powerful collaboration with The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis (TheRep) in Webster Groves.
Story2Stage is an innovative educational initiative that empowers students to transform their original writing into live theatrical performances. Through guided workshops and mentorship from professional artists at TheRep, students explore the creative process from page to stage—enhancing their writing, storytelling, and performance skills.
This unique opportunity allows our students to see their voices brought to life on stage, building confidence, literacy, and artistic expression.
🎬 Check out some clips from our students' Story2Stage performances below!