Language Arts
At the heart of every college degree are language arts. In our classes, students learn highly transferable skills to help them engage with important contemporary issues including gender, human rights, and sustainability. A degree in one of the Language Arts will prepare students to think critically and creatively, write persuasively, and to understand how language shapes the world. Majoring in English can translate to important skills that matter to employers, from writing compelling copy and analyzing textual messages to empathizing with others.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the occupational outlook for people with degrees in the Language Arts is strong because students with these degrees have sought after communication and analysis skills.
We offer a variety of exciting classes in Creative Writing (CRW), English (ENG) & English Humanities (ENH), English as a Second Language (ESL), Journalism (JRN), Reading (CRE & RDG), Women’s Studies (WST), and World Languages (ASL, ARB, NAV, SPA, AND SPH).
Language Arts
Creative Writing
Begin writing your story today with a Creative Writing class where students learn to shape their thoughts and ideas into meaningful poetry, personal essays, short stories, memoirs, and full fiction manuscripts.
English & English Humanities
Take a course in English and Literature where you’ll learn to make sense of the world through stories, poems, novels, and plays from a wide range of cultures and traditions while developing transferable skills that are sought by a wide range of employers.
English as a Second Language
Welcome, English language learners! If your primary language is not English, we can help you improve your English language proficiency.
Journalism
Journalism is storytelling with a purpose and journalist are an essential element of all democratic societies. Take a course in journalism where you will learn the research, critical thinking, and writing skills needed in this fast changing field.
Coming Fall 2024
Reading
Reading is an essential skill for all college students, and college students who have strong reading skills benefit students academically and personally.
Women & Gender Studies
If you have a passion for feminism and gender identities in a cultural and historical aspect, take a Women Studies class!
World Languages
Do you have a passion for communicating in languages other than English? Take one of our many language classes!
Every member of the Language Arts Department is focused on helping students succeed.
Kimberly Mauldin, M.A., Ed.D. - Division Chair
English Faculty | Language Arts
kimberly.mauldin@southmountaincc.edu
602-305-5896
LA 305
Jennifer Avila, M.A. (Residential)
Reading Faculty| Honors Coordinator
jennifer.avila@southmountaincc.edu
602-243-8029
LRC 161
Jessica Boykin, Ph.D. (OYO)
English Faculty
jessica.boykin@southmountaincc.edu
602-305-5783
LA 312
Asha Dey, M.A. (Residential)
Reading Faculty
asha.dey@southmountaincc.edu
602-243-8121
LRC 157
Steven Fountaine, Ph.D. (Residential)
ESL Faculty | ESL Program Coordinator
steven.fountaine@southmountaincc.edu
602-305-5698
LA 322
Loida Gutierrez-Eggeling, M.A. (Residential)
Spanish Faculty | World Languages Coordinator
loida.gutierrez@southmountaincc.edu
602-243-8256
LA 317
Jim Ketcham, M.A. (Residential) (OSO)
English Faculty
james.ketcham@southmountaincc.edu
LA 306
Richard Morales, M.Ed. (Residential)
Reading Faculty | Reading Program Coordinator
rich.morales@southmountaincc.edu
602-305-5897
LRC 159
Camille Newton, Ph.D.(Residential)
English Faculty | Faculty Executive Council Past President
camille.newton@southmountaincc.edu
602-243-8315
SC 106
Christine Raack, M.A. (Residential)
English/ESL Faculty
christine.raack@southmountaincc.edu
602-305-5898
LRC 186
Andrea Rivers, M.A. (Residential)
English Faculty
andrea.rivers@southmountaincc.edu
602-305-5840
LRC 188
Andrea Romo, M.A., M.Ed. TESOL (OYO)
English/ESL Faculty
Andrea.Romo@southmountaincc.edu
602-243-8042
LA 314
Carol Smith, Ph.D. (Residential)
English Faculty | Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) Advisor
carol.smith@southmountaincc.edu
602-243-8255
LA 313
Dawn Thacker, Ph.D. (Residential)
English Faculty | Director of Writing Center and Tutoring Partnerships
Dawn.Thacker@southmountaincc.edu
602-305-5865
LRC 190
Hazar Al-Hamawi, M.A. (Adjunct)
Arabic/ World Language Faculty
hazar.al-hamawi@southmountaincc.edu
LA 311
Jessica Brose, M.A. (Adjunct)
ASL/ World Language Faculty
jessica.brose@southmountaincc.edu
LA 311
Reese Conner, M.F.A. (Adjunct)
English/ Creative Writing Faculty
reese.conner@southmountaincc.edu
LA 311
Carlos Cordova, M.A. (Adjunct)
Spanish/ World Language Faculty
carlos.cordova@southmountaincc.edu
LA 311
Victoria Garrison, M.A. (Adjunct)
Reading Faculty
victoria.garrison@southmountaincc.edu
LA 311
Stephanie Johnson, M.F.A. (Adjunct)
English/ Creative Writing Faculty
stephanie.johnson@southmountaincc.edu
LA 311
Tom Kolesar, M.A. (Adjunct)
English Faculty
Tom.Kolesar@southmountaincc.edu
LA 311
Marie Miles, M.A. (Adjunct)
English Faculty
marie.miles@southmountaincc.edu
LA 311
Kody Misinco, M.A. (Adjunct)
English Faculty
kody.misinco@southmountaincc.edu
LA 311
Nallely Morales, M.A. (Adjunct)
Spanish Faculty
Nallely.Morales@southmountaincc.edu
LA 311
Arlene Old Elk, M.A. (Adjunct)
Navajo/ World Language Faculty
arlene.old.elk@southmountaincc.edu
LA 311
Kendall Pack, M.S. (Adjunct)
English Faculty
kendall.pack@southmountaincc.edu
LA 311
Deborah Pilcher, M.A. (Adjunct)
English Faculty
Deborah.Pilcher@southmountaincc.edu
LA 311
Matthew Rodgers, M.A. (Adjunct)
English Faculty
Matthew.Rodgers@southmountaincc.edu
LA 311
Kathryn Sabine, M.A. (Adjunct)
English/Women’s Studies Faculty
LA 311
Terrie St. Michel, M.A.(Adjunct)
English, Faculty
Terrie.st.michel@southmountaincc.edu
LA 311
Gary Shindler, M.A.(Adjunct)
English Faculty
Gary.Shindler@southmountaincc.edu
LA 311
Vanessa Sullivan, M.A. (Adjunct)
English Faculty
Vanessa.Sullivan@southmountaincc.edu
LA 311
Allison Walden, M.A. (Adjunct)
English Faculty
Allison.Walden@southmountaincc.edu
LA 311
Division Support:
Emily Ollarsaba
602-305-5771emily.ollarsaba@southmountaincc.edu
Miranda Martinez
miranda.martinez@southmountaincc.edu