Language Arts

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 Interest Form

Language Arts

Reading

Reading

Reading is an essential skill for all college students, and college students who have strong reading skills benefit students academically and personally.

Every member of the Language Arts Department is focused on helping students succeed.

Kimberly MauldinKimberly Mauldin, M.A., Ed.D.  - Division Chair  
English Faculty | Language Arts  
kimberly.mauldin@southmountaincc.edu 
602-305-5896 
LA 305

Jennifer Avila

Jennifer Avila, M.A. (Residential)  
Reading Faculty| Honors Coordinator 
jennifer.avila@southmountaincc.edu 
602-243-8029 
LRC 161

Jessica Boykin

Jessica Boykin, Ph.D. (OYO) 
English Faculty 
jessica.boykin@southmountaincc.edu 
602-305-5783 
LA 312

Asha Dey

Asha Dey, M.A. (Residential) 
Reading Faculty  
asha.dey@southmountaincc.edu 
602-243-8121  
LRC 157

Steven Fountain

Steven Fountaine, Ph.D. (Residential) 
ESL Faculty  | ESL Program Coordinator 
steven.fountaine@southmountaincc.edu 
602-305-5698 
LA 322

Loida Gutierrez-Eggeling

Loida Gutierrez-Eggeling, M.A. (Residential) 
Spanish Faculty | World Languages Coordinator 
loida.gutierrez@southmountaincc.edu 
602-243-8256 
LA 317

Jim Ketcham, M.A.

Jim Ketcham, M.A. (Residential) (OSO) 
English Faculty 
james.ketcham@southmountaincc.edu 
LA 306

Richard Morales

Richard Morales, M.Ed. (Residential) 
Reading Faculty  | Reading Program Coordinator 
rich.morales@southmountaincc.edu 
602-305-5897 
LRC 159

Camille Newton

Camille Newton, Ph.D.(Residential)  
English Faculty | Faculty Executive Council Past President 
camille.newton@southmountaincc.edu 
602-243-8315 
SC 106

Christine Raack

Christine Raack, M.A. (Residential)  
English/ESL Faculty  
christine.raack@southmountaincc.edu 
602-305-5898 
LRC 186

Andrea Rivers

Andrea Rivers, M.A. (Residential)  
English Faculty  
andrea.rivers@southmountaincc.edu 
602-305-5840 
LRC 188

Andrea Romo

Andrea Romo, M.A., M.Ed. TESOL (OYO) 
English/ESL Faculty  
Andrea.Romo@southmountaincc.edu  
602-243-8042 
LA 314

Carol Smith

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

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