Department Head, Dual Enrollment English, English 10

Phone: 256-845-0535

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Degrees and Certifications:

Bachelor of Arts, English--Auburn University Master of Education, Secondary English Language Arts--Auburn University National Board Certified Teacher

Ms. Anna Shugart

A 1995 graduate of Fort Payne High School, Mrs. Shugart has been with FPHS since 2001. She has taught English at the high school and college level, and she also serves as the Student Council advisor.

English 12

Phone: 256-845-0535

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Degrees and Certifications:

Bachelor of Science, Secondary Education and English/language arts--Jacksonville State University Master of Arts, Curriculum, Teaching, and Learning--The University of Alabama

Mrs. Didi Barron

A 1979 graduate of Fort Payne High School, Mrs. Barron has been with FPHS since 2006. She currently teaches English and literature to seniors.

AP Language and Composition, English 11

Phone: 256-845-0535

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Degrees and Certifications:

Bachelor of Communication and Information Sciences, Public Relations—University of Alabama Master of Education, Secondary English Language Arts—Jacksonville State University National Board Certified Teacher

Mrs. Jennifer Byrd

Mrs. Byrd graduated from the University of Alabama in 2003 and used her degree in public relations to work in Birmingham. She later lived in Rainsville while writing for the Times-Journal. Mrs. Byrd then furthered her education at Jacksonville State University. She has taught English at Fort Payne High School since 2007.

English 10, English 11

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Mrs. Meagan Ramage

Mrs. Ramage has been with FPHS since 2022. She currently teaches English 10 and English 11.

English 9, English 11, Creative Writing

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Mrs. Laura Hill

English 9

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Mrs. Angie Maxwell

English 9, Honors English 9

Phone: 256-845-0535

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Degrees and Certifications:

Bachelor of Science, Secondary Education and English Language Arts-Jacksonville State University Master of Education, Curriculum and Instruction-Lincoln Memorial University Educational Specialist, Curriculum and Instruction-Lincoln Memorial University

Mrs. Brittany Owens

A 2005 graduate of Fort Payne High School, Brittney Owens enters her 11th year of teaching for the 2020-2021 academic year. Mrs. Owens has taught English Language Arts in the Fort Payne City School System since 2012. She currently teaches honors and regular English 9.