GCMHS English Department

English Faculty

Marilyn Bart marilyn.bart@fcps.edu (703) 714-5479	Transitional English 9, and Expanding and Developing Literacies

Pierce Bello pierce.bello@fcps.edu (703) 714-5519	Pierce Bello teaches English 9 and Pre-IB English 10. He team teaches one class of English 9 with Joe Vargo. Mr. Bello graduated from James Madison University with a Bachelor of Arts in English and a Master of Arts in Teaching. In May, he will graduate from George Mason University with a Master of Arts in English. When Mr. Bello can't be found in his classroom at Marshall, he works as the Graduate Assistant for the Film and Media Studies program at George Mason University and volunteers at the McLean fire department.

Kelly Bresnahan kelly.bresnahan@fcps.edu (703) 714-5489	Kelly Bresnahan teaches English 9-12, World History 2, Foundations of VA/US History, Foundations of English, and Basic Skills. She is also the head cheerleading coach for the Statesmen. Miss Bresnahan graduated from Clemson University with a BA in Special Education. When not at GCM, she can be found working out, reading a book at the beach, catching some serious air on her snowboard, or watching Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy with her adorable kitten, Carson.

Dana Cable dana.cable@fcps.edu (703) 714-5550 x5651	Dana Cable teaches Pre-IB English 9, IB English 1, and English 12. She coaches the women's golf team and sponsors the National Honor Society. Ms. Cable received both her bachelor and master degrees from the University of Michigan, where she was an accomplished trumpet player.

Laura Chu laura.chu@fcps.edu	English 10 and Pre-IB English 10

Rae Fairbanks rae.fairbanks@fcps.edu (703) 714-5550 x5652	IB 1 and English 12

Bobby Forst robert.forst@fcps.edu	An undergraduate and post graduate of James Madison University: GO DUKES! In addition to teaching English, I am also the head varsity boys' basketball coach. This past summer I enjoyed travelling in Scotland and Ireland playing world class golf courses up and down the coast line. I have 2 distinct fears: water and power tools. Not only are they scary as single entitites but together they are a deadly combination.

Karis Gibbs karis.gibbs@fcps.edu (703) 714-5550 x5105	Karis Gibbs teaches Pre-IB and regular English 9. She coaches boys varsity tennis in the spring. Mrs. Gibbs graduated from Miami of Ohio with a degree in English Literature and a German minor. She received her teaching credential and Masters in Education from San Francisco State University. She has taught in California, Belgium, and Singapore. She enjoys learning new languages and traveling.

Janet Gratton janet.gratton@fcps.edu (703) 714-5550 x5546	Teaches English 10 and Pre-IB English 9. also serves as the assistant track and field coach.

Carol Hayhurst carol.hayhurst@fcps.edu	English 11

Eston Melton eston.melton@fcps.edu (703) 714-5550 x5134	Mr. Melton teaches IB English 1 and Journalism 1, and he advises both the Columbian yearbook and Rank & File newspaper. He is endorsed by the Journalism Education Association as a Certified Journalism Educator and Mr. Melton sits on the board of directors for the Virginia Association of Journalism Teachers and Advisers. Mr. Melton received both a BA in English and psychology and a Master of Teaching degree in secondary English education from the University of Virginia.

Martha Noone martha.noone@fcps.edu (703) 714-5550 x5481	Martha Noone teaches English 10 with Ms. Rockwood and IB 1 English (11th grade). She also sponsors the Knitting Club. She graduated from Bryn Mawr with a BA in English and a minor in Mathematics. In addition to her work at Marshall, Mrs. Noone enjoys time with friends and family, traveling to new places, and pursuing educational opportunities.

Ericka Rockwood ericka.rockwood1@fcps.edu (703) 714-5550 x5479	English 10

Wayne Rumsey wjrumsey@fcps.edu (703) 714-5550 x5690	Wayne Rumsey teaches Pre-IB English and English 11. Mr. Rumsey graduated from Gettysburg College with a BA in English Literature and Japanese Studies. This is his first year at Marshall, having previously taught at Kilmer Middle, Great Falls Elementary, and in Japan. When not teaching (or reading), Mr. Rumsey loves watching and playing baseball.

Mary Schoff mary.schoff@fcps.edu (703) 714-5550 x5455	A teacher with FCPS for ten years. She has a BA and MA from Southern Illinois University and a Masters in Special Education from the University of Virginia. She teaches senior English classes (teamed and self-contained).

Joseph Vargo joseph.vargo@fcps.edu (703) 714-5550 x5605	English 9

Kathryn Weber kathryn.weber@fcps.edu (703) 714-5550 x5575	Born and raised in the suburbs of Chicago, Kate Weber received her Bachelor of Arts in English from Illinois Wesleyan University and her Masters in Education from The George Washington University. She teaches IB English 2 and English 12 and sponsors the Reveille literary magazine.