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Rabun County Schools

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English

English Department

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    Mr. D'Angelo is a 1990 graduate of Bayonne (NJ) High School. He has earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from the University of Georgia and a Master’s Degree in Secondary English from Piedmont College. Prior to his career in education, Mr. D'Angelo held varied positions within the construction industry.

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    Mrs. Speed is a 2017 graduate of RCHS. She has earned her Bachelor’s Degree in English Education from Piedmont University. She is proud to be a Wildcat and excited to be a part of Wildcat Nation!

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    Ms. Stikeleather is a graduate of Piedmont University. She majored in secondary english education and earned her bachelor's degree in 2015 and master's degree in 2016. Ms. Stikeleather taught English at RCHS from 2016-2019. She took a break from PK-12 teaching for three years to pursue her doctorate degree in Education Policy Studies at Georgia State University where she also worked as a university supervisor, mentoring teacher interns through their student teaching experiences.

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    Mr. Tench, a life-long resident of Habersham County, graduated from Central Heights Christian School in 1996.  He earned an associate's degree in music from Truett-McConnell College before earning his English BA and MAT from Piedmont University.  Mr. Tench began his teaching career at Franklin County High School where he was voted Teacher of the Year in 2008.  He served ten years at Gainesville City High School before coming to Rabun County.

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    Mrs. Wells is a 2009 graduate of Rabun County High School. She earned her B.S. in Psychology from the University of Georgia and her law degree from the University of Georgia School of Law. After practicing business law for five years, Mrs. Wells returned to RCHS to begin her teaching career.