- Olathe West High School
- Language Arts
Language Arts Department
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When students enroll in both required and elective language arts classes, they have the opportunity to develop abilities in and understanding of writing, reading, speaking, listening, thinking and evaluating as they study the academic content of language, literature, and composition.
Dr. Anderson - Language Arts Instructor

Phone: 913-780-7180
Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
Josh Anderson
BSE Speech and Language Arts, Emporia State University
MA School Leadership, Baker University
EdD School Administration, Baker University
Speech and Debate Coach
Ms. Brown - Language Arts Instructor

Phone: 913-780-7180
Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
Abigail Brown
BS - English Education
MS - Special Education
Mr. Buckstead - Language Arts Instructor

Phone: 913-780-7180
Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
Reed Buckstead
BA English Education, Iowa State University
Freshman Class Sponsor
Assistant Coach JV/Varsity - Girls' Basketball
Ms. Burhans - Language Arts Instructor

Phone: 913-780-7180
Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
Lindsay Burhans
BS English Literature, Kansas State University
BS Secondary Education, Kansas State University
Currently pursuing: Masters in Curriculum and Instruction
Ms. Butell-Huntoon - Language Arts Instructor

Phone: 913-780-7180
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Degrees and Certifications:
Bonnie Butell-Huntoon
BSE Language Arts, Emporia State University
MA English, Kansas State University
Ms. Cupp - Language Arts Instructor

Phone: 913-780-7180
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Degrees and Certifications:
Melissa Cupp
Bachelor of English, Washburn University
Bachelor of Arts, University of Kansas
Master of Reading/Reading Specialist, University of Kansas
English for Speakers of Other Languages Certificate, Kansas State University
Building Leadership Team Chair, Link Crew Facilitator, Credit Recovery Supervisor
Miss. Guzman - Language Arts Instructor

Phone: 913-780-7180
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Degrees and Certifications:
Taurean Guzman
BSE Secondary English, Missouri Southern State University
BSE Middle School English, Missouri Southern State University
Assistant Varsity Coach - Softball
Mr. Mishler - Language Arts Instructor

Phone: 913-780-7180
Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
Peter Mishler
BFA Writing, Literature, and Publishing, Emerson College
MFA Creative Writing, Syracuse University
MS Secondary English Education, Syracuse University
The 270 Advisor
Writing Center Advisor
Mrs. Ortman - Language Arts Department Chair

Phone: 913-780-7180
Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
Mardy Ortman
BA English, Fort Hays State University
MS Curriculum Leadership, Emporia State University
MA in English, Emporia State University
Assistant Coach Varsity - Girls' Basketball
AVID Coordinator
Ms. Parker - Language Arts Instructor

Phone: 913-780-7180
Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
Paige Parker
BS in Secondary Education - English
Masters Degree in Curriculum and Instruction, Emporia State University
Minor in Spanish
Assistant Coach - Cheer
Boys and Girls Dive Coach
Mr. Renberger - Language Arts Instructor

Phone: 913-780-7180
Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
Jon Renberger
BS Education, English Curriculum and Instruction, University of Kansas
MS School Leadership, Baker University
Head Coach - Girls' and Boys' Tennis
Mr. Schowalter - Language Arts Instructor / French Language Instructor

Phone: 913-780-7180
Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
Will Schowalter
BA in Secondary Education and English Literature with a Minor in French, Baker University
MA in Creative Writing, Teesside University, Middlesborough, England
Mr. Schwartz - Language Arts Instructor

Phone: 913-780-7180
Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
Aaron Schwartz
BA English, Kansas State University
MA English: Literature and Creative Writing, Kansas State University
Mr. Stiles - Language Arts Instructor

Phone: 913-780-7180
Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
Matt Stiles
BSE Secondary English Education, University of Kansas
MS Curriculum and Instruction, University of Kansas
Mrs. Walker - Journalism, Newspaper, & Yearbook Instructor

Phone: 913-780-7180
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Degrees and Certifications:
Julia Walker
Bachelor of Journalism - Strategic Communications, University of Missouri
Master of Teaching - Secondary English, Lindenwood University
Currently pursuing: Masters of Arts - Journalism Education
Newspaper Adviser
Yearbook Adviser