English Department Teachers
Mr. Boyd Ms. Bruesewitz Mr. Brown
Mr. Carter Ms. Courchane Ms. Denis
Mr. Dobberstein Mr. Geracie Ms. Johnson
Ms. Meyer Mr. Moser Ms. Oliver
Ms. Parker Mr. Roskom Ms. Weise

 

The son of itinerate Scandinavian circus performers, this Hawaiian native spent his formative years trying to fulfill his true destiny. Giving up, he made his move to HUHS. It has been all downhill from there. Despite being a devoted father to two wonderful children, he remains a constant source of disappointment to them both. His reading list is extensive, however, absorbing all the classics in illustrated comic book form. If you can drag him out to the movie theatres, you will also discover his lack of interest in needlepoint, small engine repair and modern dance. He is a true product of contemporary pop culture.
mark.boyd@huhs.org
(262)670-3381
Education:
BA English Communications -  UW Stevens Point

Courses 2007-2008:
Mass Media and Creative Writing
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jessica.bruesewitz@huhs.org Education:
  Courses 2007-2008:
Basic Speech, Voices in US Literature I, and Nonfiction Publications
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I was born in 1952 In West Allis, Wisconsin. After attending UW-Waukesha, North Carolina Central University, and UW-Stevens Point, I took my first and only teaching job at HUHS. I've taught almost every English course and a few social studies courses. I qualified and ran in the Boston Marathon in 1991. Boat building and other woodworking are my main hobbies.
rick.brown@huhs.org
(262)670-3314
Education:
BS English -  UW Stevens Point
MA Education - Viterbo University


Courses 2007-2008:
Shakespeare and Friends, Honors Shakespeare and Friends, and Advanced Composition
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jeff.carter@huhs.org
(262)670-3272
Education:
BA  English Education, UW Whitewater
BA Electronic Media, UW Whitewater

Courses 2007-2008:

 

Courses 2007-2008:
Mass Media, English for the 21st Century, Journalistic Composition I, Journalistic Composition II, and Journalistic Composition III
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Ms. Courchane and her husband Jim reside in Slinger along with Clancy, the dog,   Buckley, the pup, Gus, the newest adopted stray found in the middle of a road, and Dickens, the kitty who lives up to his name.  Lin was named Humanitarian of the Year in 1987 by the Wisconsin Federated Humane Society for her rescue of Hope, a 3-legged tabby injured in a leg-hold trap. She serves as Vice President  of Puppyland Humane Society, Washington County's only No-Kill shelter. She has two children. Her daughter Cara Mooney is an art teacher at Oconomowoc H.S. and a professional watercolorist.  Her son Colin Mooney  is a physician at Case Western Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio. He is an intern this year.
lin.courchane@huhs.org
(262)670-3260
Education:
BS English -  UW LaCrosse
MS English Education -UW Milwaukee

 

Courses Taught 2006-2007:
Creative Writing, Honors Advanced Creative Writing, and School within a School
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  Miss Denis was born and raised in Hartford, Wi. She graduated from HUHS and attended UW-LaCrosse. Miss Denis is a huge packers fan. Her hobbies are reading, playing golf, and spending time with ehr family and friends.
erin.denis@huhs.org
(262)670-3200
Education:
BS English -  UW LaCrosse

 

Courses Taught 2006-2007:
English 9, Voices in US Literature I, and Voices in US Literature II. and Literary Visions
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nick.dobberstein@huhs.org
(262)670-3311
Education:
BA English -  Marquette University

 

Courses 2007-2008:
English 9, Voices in US Literature I, and Voices in US Literature II, and Advanced Composition
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Mr. Geracie is a graduate of UW-Milwaukee and Cardinal Stritch University. He is a sports enthusiast and loves playing golf, softball, basketball, as well as weightlifting. When he is not immersed in sports, you can find him traveling, reading, watching movies, and tending to his cats Yogi and Nisha.
matthew.geracie@huhs.org
(262)670-3200 ext 259

Education:
BA English & History -  UW Milwaukee

MS Educational Leadership - Cardinal Stritch University

 

Courses 2007-2008:
English 9, Voices in US Literature I, and Mass Media
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pat.johnson@huhs.org
(262)670-3263
Education:
BA English & German

 

Courses 2007-2008:
English 9, Literary Visions, and Written Communications
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Sarah's number one passion is living life to the fullest and always having as much fun as possible. Spending time with her family is of top priority; she's been blessed with amazing parents, an older brother, and a younger sister. Traveling is another priority. Sarah has traveled to all of the United States except Alaska, most provinces in Canada, the Bahamas, and Mexico. As a People to People Student Ambassador delegation leader, she has traveled to England, Ireland, Wales, Australia. She challenges herself to increase the places on that list as often as possible. In her spare time, she plays the piano, sings, and enjoys reading recommended novels at Starbucks. Sarah's friends are of prime importance, and she tends to be a bit of a social butterfly.
sarah.meyer@huhs.org
(262)670-3200
Education:
BA English --Concordia University (IL)

 

Courses 2007-2008:
Basic Speech, Drama, Interpersonal Communications, and Composition and Literature
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eric.moser@huhs.org
(262)670-3270

Education:
BS English -- UW Stevens Point
MA Education -- Cardinal Stritch University

 

Courses 2007-2008:
AP Language and Composition, and Mass Media
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A graduate of UW-Madison, Sarrah is a huge Badger fan! She lives in Wauwatosa and is married to a Tosa West teacher and coach, named Stephen.  She has a baby girl named Ana born in spring of '05.  Sarrah coaches boys cross country and girls track.  Being active is her passion, she enjoys mountain biking, spinning, running, camping and traveling.  Sarrah is also a member of two book clubs. Some of her favorite authors are John Irving, Pat Conroy and Toni Morrison. 
sarrah.oliver@huhs.org
(262)670-3316

Education:
BS English -- UW Madison
Speech Certification -- Carroll College
MA Education -- UW-Whitewater

 

Courses 2007-2008:
Basic Speech, English Skills, and Public Speaking
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Mrs. Parker is former graduate of HUHS, and lives in the area with her husband, Ryan, and daughter, Miranda. An avid traveler, Mrs. Parker suffers from an extreme case of wanderlust. In fact, she probably is in the midst of planning her next adventure. Her other interests include photography and reading.
sheila.parker@huhs.org
(262)670-3200 ext. 420

Education:
BA English -- University of San Diego
MA Reading -- Cardinal Stritch University

 

Courses 2007-2008:
English 9, Basics of Life and Literature, Advanced Creative Writing, and AP Critical Response to Literature
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Dan Roskom graduated from UW-Oshkosh in 1975 with a major in English and a minor in music. He began his teaching career in the fall of 1975 at Hartford Union High School and has been there since. In 1989, he earned his master's degree in educational administration. During his tenure at HUHS, he has held many positions ranging from track coach to department chair to staff development chair. He has been happily married for over 25 years. His wife works as a guidance counselor in the West Bend School District. He has two children, Josh a freshman at UW-Madison and Brittany a freshman at Slinger H.S. In his spare time, he practices the art of Zymurgy.
daniel.roskom@huhs.org
(262) 670-3274

Education:
BS English -- UW Oshkosh
MS Educational Administration -- UW Madison

 

Courses 2007-2008:
English 9, Science Fiction, and World Literature
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heather.weise@huhs.org
(262) 670-3378

Education:
BS English -- UW Milwaukee
MA Reading -- Cardinal Stritch University

 

Courses 2007-2008:
English 9, Voices in US Literature I, Voices in US Literature II, and Creative Writing