English

In the richness of its course offerings, its small classes typically conducted in a seminar format, and its emphasis on writing and discussion, English at Deerfield exemplifies the academic rigor and standards of excellence found across the Deerfield curriculum. All courses stress careful reading, responsible thinking, and clear, precise expression of ideas. Students study literature representing a broad range of cultural perspectives.

Playlist

15 Videos

Sydney Dinkins 22 Patriotism

3:15

Rosnel Leyva 22 Dreams

4:05

Holden Woodward 22 Ensure a Future

3:11

Zeyna Ilahi 22 An American

4:12

Caroline Hoff 22 Food for Thought

3:51

Ally Atwell 22 Untitled

3:54

Brooks Hauser 22 The 34 Cousin Story

3:42

Joshua Harvey 22 Look Up

4:07

Dom Sessa 22 Old Cabin

3:48

Jaden Joseph 22 It's the Appropriation for Me

3:24

Jenine Hazelwood 22 Thank Heaven for Little Girls

3:15

Morgan Moriarty 22 Golden Ticket

4:07

Granger Savage 22 The Special Kids, and Me

5:02

Elena Lu 22 Hate

4:16

Tioba Akinjaiyeju 22 A Paper on the Social Science of Skin

4:33

Faculty and Staff

Christian Austin

English Teacher, English Department Chair
- Email caustin@deerfield.edu
English
Melissa Dickey

English Teacher
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English
Emma Hodge

English Teacher
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English
Christina Kopp

English Teacher
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English
Heather Liske

English Teacher
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English
Monica Matouk

Spouse of Head of School, English Teacher
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English, Head of School's Office
Leah Moore

English Teaching Fellow
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Samuel Morris

English Teacher
- Email smorris@deerfield.edu
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Justin Romick

English Teacher
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Mark Scandling

English Teacher
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KIPP/STEP, English
Julie Schloat

English Teacher
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Andy Stallings

English Teacher
- Email astallings@deerfield.edu
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Anna Steim

Asst. Dean of Faculty, English Teacher
- Email asteim@deerfield.edu
Dean of the Faculty's Office, English
Joel Thomas-Adams

English Teacher
- Email jthomasadams@deerfield.edu
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Hadley Westman

English Teacher
- Email hwestman@deerfield.edu
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Kim Wright

English Teacher
- Email kwright@deerfield.edu
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are declamations?

Extending a long tradition, Deerfield ninth graders, sophomores, and juniors share their expressive voices aloud in declamations. Tapping their own imaginations and perspectives, they engage with the written word and perform oral interpretations of the prose or poetry they have written or committed to memory. Seniors take on a slightly different challenge in crafting and reading aloud meditations, their extended reflections on the experiences and ideas that have shaped their unfolding lives.

How does the English Department foster students' writing style?

Whether in detailing nuanced literary arguments, shaping sonnets, or sustaining narratives, Deerfield writers patiently attend to their emerging styles. Regardless of the genre in which they write, students first learn to engage with the syntax of sentences and to ensure the unity within and among paragraphs. Later, the writers develop concise long-form works, striving to express themselves with the confidence and distinctiveness that signals their readiness to embrace sophisticated demands as readers and thinkers.

Does Deerfield have a student publication?

Yes, several. The Deerfield Scroll, established in 1925, is the official student newspaper of Deerfield Academy. Albany Road is the literary and arts magazine. Little Brown House Review is an annual collection of some of the best writing at Deerfield.

Contact Deerfield Academics

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Tel. 413-774-1489

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Deerfield, MA 01342

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