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Julie Thatcher
Secondary English Teacher
Favorite verse: …Isaiah 6:8 Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us? “Here I am. Send me.”

Education Background:  I received my undergraduate bachelor of science degree from Texas A&M University. I majored in Psychology, and I ended up with two minors, one in Biology and the other was Kinesiology. I went on to complete my Master's Degree at St. Mary’s University and was awarded an MA in Counseling with a specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy. I am in the process of completing a Master’s Degree in Education with a specialization in School Counseling from Grand Canyon University. 

Educational Experience:  I was hired at HCS in 2013 as a K-12 Physical Education Teacher.  I taught P.E. for three years here at Hillcrest and was asked to teach high school Anatomy and Physiology for one year along with the P.E. Classes.  Over the next nine years, I have worked in the classroom teaching middle school and high school science and elective classes that include Psychology, Anatomy and Physiology,  Life Science, Biology, Marine Biology, Earth Science, Criminal Justice, and Sports Medicine. This year, I had the opportunity to teach a college General Psychology Class for our Dual Enrollment College Program. 

All About Me: My husband and I have been married since 1995. God blessed us with four amazing children. I love being in the classroom teaching science from a biblical worldview. My favorite classes include Psychology, Anatomy and Physiology, and Criminal Justice.

English Program

Teacher(s): Julie Thatcher & Jaden Thompson
The Hillcrest English department provides a comprehensive program in writing, literature, grammar, and vocabulary. Opportunities for both academic and creative writing provide students with the experience needed to find their personal voice and develop their skills in analysis, argumentation, and research. Our graduates are routinely recognized by their college professors as skilled writers with the ability to communicate far beyond the level of their peers. Literature studies include a focus on Shakespeare and the classics with particular emphasis on close reading, analysis, and biblical worldview. Grammar skills include the use of language conventions and the identification of parts of speech, parts of the sentence, verb tense and voice, phrases, and clauses. Vocabulary studies provide background on academic language commonly found on the SAT and ACT exams along with instruction on and practice with related skills. Our students graduate with confidence knowing they are fully prepared for the university of their choice.

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