Academy Faculty - Upper School, English

Lipscomb Academy faculty provide exceptional college preparatory instruction to upper school students as part of a Christ-centered community preparing learners for purposeful lives through challenging academics and transformative experiences. Lipscomb Academy faculty professionals lead their classrooms through the implementation of best practices in instruction and planning and through creating a safe and healthy learning environment where all students can grow and thrive. At Lipscomb Academy, we love God, serve others, respect all, pursue joy, seek to learn, embrace collaboration, deliver our best, and create solutions. We seek to create graduates who are academically prepared, Christ-like, critical thinkers, empathetic, and effective communicators. If you share these goals, we invite you to join us on this journey. 

Lipscomb Academy Faculty:

• are knowledgeable of principles, methods, and current developments in their academic discipline.
• are knowledgeable of instructional strategies and techniques appropriate to teaching the courses assigned.
• spiritually form their students through their classroom experiences.
• teach in a culturally responsive way.
• are able to advise, instruct, manage, motivate, and evaluate students.
• communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• effectively and appropriately integrate technology into the teaching and learning process.
• successfully interact with students, other educators and educational institution representatives, and the general public in a professional manner. 
• work collaboratively in course design and to teach interdisciplinary and topical courses. 
• continually engaged in professional development.
• advocate for the institution and serve as ambassadors for the school at all times.
• are aware that, included in their regular duties, there are reasonable expectations for serving as a sponsor, chaperone, or supervisor for various co-curricular and/or extra-curricular activities.
• work with the department chair and administration to create an annual curriculum calendar for all courses.
• design comprehensive unit plans for each course.
• create weekly lesson plans based on well-researched best practices.
• employ effective classroom management skills.
• differentiate instruction as appropriate.
• use student collaboration in an effective way.
• implement strategies that develop critical thinking skills.
• employ a learner-centered approach to instruction.
• develop positive relationships with students.
• attend all faculty events and activities as required in the faculty handbook.