Academics

Counseling Nancy Bubenzer, Chair
Voicemail: 8724
Art Judy Atkins, Chair
Voicemail: 8801
Business/Instructional Technology Kim Frampton
Voicemail: 8828
Career Education Brent Pfeiffer, Chair
Voicemail: 8810
The best way to prepare for the future is to keep as many options open as possible. Whether you want to go to work after graduation, focus on a specific skill at a technical school or community college, or attend a four-year college–enrolling in a Career Program can put you in a position to try all of these options.
English Cathy Cikra, Chair
Voicemail: 8813

English courses are central to the education of every student because English concentrates on the communication skills: reading, writing, speaking and listening. Students are required to pass four credits in English as a requirement for graduation. The goal of the English department is to help all students reach their highest potential in performing tasks requiring reading, composition, and speaking and listening skills.
Family and Consumer Sciences Beth Schluep, Chair
Voicemail: 8778
Courses offered through the Family and Consumer Science Department prepare students for both LIFE and CAREERS.
Foreign Langauge Rob Susel, Chair
Voicemail: 8880/
The study of a foreign language is a progressive experience and requires a progressive acquisition of linguistic skills. The degree to which those skills are developed will correlate with a student’s ability to use the language. In order to be successful as they advance through the various levels of Chinese, French, German, Latin or Spanish, students must demonstrate appropriate skills and performances as they are defined for each level of language learning.
Health and Physical Education Linda Ferlito, Chair
Voicemail: 8774
Instrumental Music Andrew Sundman, Chair
Voicemail: 8790
Kent Scholars Program Nikki Marchmon-Boykin, Chair
Voicemail: 8852
The Kent Scholars Program purposes to provide African American students with strategies and skills for academic excellence, personal growth and leadership development within the context of a culturally affirming educational environment. The Kent Scholars Program also provides support for and nurturing of the career aspirations of participants interested in the education field.
Library and Media Services Betsy Mangin, Chair
Voicemail: 8732
Brian McCombs, Chair
Voicemail: 8856
The study of mathematics is becoming increasingly important in our society today. Students will need to become good problem solvers, to be able to work together cooperatively, to see the worth and value of mathematics, and to be able to make connections between mathematics and other disciplines, as well as between mathematics and solutions to real world problems.
Science Dave Killius, Chair
Voicemail: 8842
Social Studies Larry Picicco, Chair
Voicemail: 8864
Special Education Karen Carmany, Chair
Voicemail: 8782
Vocal Music
Donna Crews, Chair
Voicemail: 8890