Language Arts
Creative Writing
Our Creative Writing Program helps students prepare for a variety of careers that require collaboration, creativity, and sophistication in writing.
English Literature
Our English Literature Program helps students prepare for careers using highly sought-after skills like researching, analyzing the written word, and communicating effectively.
English as a Second Language
If your primary language is not English, our ESL Program can help you improve your English language proficiency.
Journalism
Our Journalism program is a stepping stone to a variety of high-impact careers.
Reading
Our Reading Program prepares you for success in all of your college classes and beyond.
Women & Gender Studies
Our Women and Gender Studies Program prepares students for university transfer and career success in many different occupations.
Japanese
The AA in Japanese prepares students to work in a variety of professions, including international business, government, media content transcription, and tourism.
Spanish
The AA in Spanish and the CCL in Applied Bilingual Language Skills prepare students for careers where understanding Spanish is an important skill, such as in business, behavioral health sciences, allied health, education, and government.
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
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602-305-5896
LA 305
Jennifer Avila, M.A. (Residential)
Reading Faculty| Honors Coordinator
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602-243-8029
LRC 161
Jessica Boykin, Ph.D. (OYO)
English Faculty
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602-305-5783
LA 319
Braedon Cindric, MA., TESOL
English/ESL Faculty
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LA 322
Asha Dey, M.A. (Residential)
Reading Faculty
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602-243-8121
LRC 157
Loida Gutierrez-Eggeling, M.A. (Residential)
Spanish Faculty | World Languages Coordinator
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602-243-8256
LA 317
Richard Morales, M.Ed. (Residential)
Reading Faculty | Reading Program Coordinator
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602-305-5897
LRC 159
Camille Newton, Ph.D.(Residential)
English Faculty
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602-243-8315
SC 306
Christine Raack, M.A. (Residential)
English/ESL Faculty | International Education Coordinator | ESL Program Coordinator
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602-305-5898
LRC 321
Andrea Rivers, Ph.D. (Residential)
English Faculty
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602-305-5840
LRC 188
Carol Smith, Ph.D. (Residential)
English Faculty
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602-243-8255
Dawn Thacker, Ph.D. (Residential)
English Faculty | Director of Writing Center and Tutoring Partnerships
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602-305-5865
LRC 190
Hazar Al-Hamawi, M.A. (Adjunct)
Arabic/ World Language Faculty
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LA 311
Reese Conner, M.F.A. (Adjunct)
English/ Creative Writing Faculty
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LA 311
Matt Flores, MFA (Adjunct)
Creative Writing/English Faculty
Victoria Garrison, M.A. (Adjunct)
Reading Faculty
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LA 311
Melissa Gonzalez, MA (Adjunct)
English Faculty
Jaime Herrera, MA (Adjunct)
English Faculty
Jim Ketcham, MA (Adjunct)
English Faculty
Stephanie Johnson, M.F.A. (Adjunct)
English/ Creative Writing Faculty
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LA 311
Tom Kolesar, M.A. (Adjunct)
English Faculty
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LA 311
Daniela Kostadinovska, MA (Adjunct)
English/ ESL Faculty
Arlene Old Elk, M.A. (Adjunct)
Navajo/ World Language Faculty
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LA 311
Tiffany Mathews, MA (Adjunct)
English Faculty
Deborah Pilcher, M.A. (Adjunct)
English Faculty
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LA 311
Matthew Rodgers, M.A. (Adjunct)
English Faculty
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LA 311
Kathryn Sabine, M.A. (Adjunct)
English/Women’s Studies Faculty
LA 311
Marcus Smith, M.Ed. Head Men’s Golf Coach | Athletics | (Adjunct)
English Faculty | Gym 268
Terrie St. Michel, M.A.(Adjunct)
English, Faculty
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LA 311
Gary Shindler, M.A.(Adjunct)
English Faculty
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LA 311
Lauren Specht, Ph.D.
Vanessa Sullivan, M.A. (Adjunct)
English Faculty
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LA 311
Olena Tanchyk, Ph.D. Economics; MA Literature, Ph.D. TESOL (in progress) Adjunct)
English/ ESL Faculty
Kayla Thomas, MA Deaf Education (Adjunct)
ASL Faculty
Allison Walden, M.A. (Adjunct)
English Faculty
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LA 311
Jared Christy | Admin. Specialist Sr.
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602-305-5771