MR. HEADLEE
MRS. RIDGEWAY
MRS. HOFFMAN
Name : Mr. Fryer
Why he chose to be a teacher: My mom is a teacher, and I have always aspired to
follow in her footsteps.
Email: chris_fryer@eatonille.webnet.com
If you would like to learn more about Mr. fryer visit http://www.eatonvillehighschool.net/ehs_journalismandyearbook/Teacher_profile.html
MR. FRYER
TEACHERS
Name : Mrs. Ridgway
Favorite Author: Charlotte Vale Allen
Favorite book: The Secret Life of Bees, Time Steps
Years teaching: 13 years
What other schools have you taught at?: Columbia Crest, East Side Catholic, Belleview High School.
Why did you choose to be a teacher?: She wanted students to succeed in the workforce.
Why did you choose to teach English?: She loved to read, write and speak.
Email: sheelah_ridgway@eatonville.wednet.edu
TEACHERS
Name : Ms. Traci Eccles
Why do you think English is important ?
English is important because reading,writing, and speaking are paths to understanding.
Should EHS students truly pay a attention in English ?
Yes! I try to make my class interesting enough so that they will want to pay attention.
Are there any websites you would refer students to for English help ?
*OSPI website for HSPE test prep and graduation requirement information (www.k12.wa.us)
*Spark notes for help with understanding and analyzing literature
*(www.teenreads.com) for awesome new releases in young adult literature
Favorite book/author ?
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Why did you choose to teach English ?
I choose to teach English because I have a passion for reading and writing, and I have always loved school.
How many years have you been teaching ?
I have been teaching for 21 years.
Name : Ms. Najarian
Why do you think English is important ?
We communicate our ideas through writing and speaking, plus you can’t act if you can’t use language to help you out
Should EHS students truly pay attention to English ?
Of course !!!
Are there any websites you would refer students to for English help ?
Favorite book/author ?
To Kill A Mockingbird ( Harper Lee ) , author : Dean Koontz
Why did you choose to teach English ?
I love literature
How many years have you been teaching ?
This is my 3rd .
MRS. ECCLES
Name : Mr. Headlee
Why do you think English is important ?
To insure people and able to communicate coherently.
Should EHS students truly pay attention to English ?
Absolutely unless they don’t mind being insignificantly mundane.
Are they any websites you would refer students to for English help ?
Google it !
Favorite book/author ?
Shakespeare - Macbeth & Hamlet, Much Ado about nothing .
Why did you choose to teach English ?
It is not the subject area that is important. Teaching is my love.
How many years have you been teaching ?
37
Name : Margie Hoffman
Why did you think English is important ?
Effective communicate is essential to our human community .
Should EHS students truly pay attention to English ?
Yes - English courses should help students with lifelong learning pursuits .
Are there any websites you would refer students to for English help ?
College websites possibly .
Favorite book/author ?
Author : George Eliot, John Steinbeck Book : Adam Bede & The Grapes of wrath . And favorite poet is Sherman Alexie .
Why did you choose to teach English ?
I love literature, I love to discuss literature and I enjoy helping students their writing.
How many years have you been teaching ?
10
