Megan Barnard
department: English
Tutorial Times:
Conference: 4A, 2B
Email: MBarnard@mesquiteisd.org
Megan Barnard has been teaching for 13 years. For the first three years, she taught at the Elementary level, teaching 3rd grade at Rutherford and kindergarten in New York State. For the past ten years, Mrs. Barnard has taught English at JHHS. In addition to teaching English IV, Mrs. Barnard also teaches Dual Credit English. She received her Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Buffalo, her Master of Education from D’Youville College, and her Master of Humanities from the University of Texas at Dallas.
Kidren Bell
department: English
Tutorial Times:
Conference: 1A, 3B
Email: kbell@mesquiteisd.org
Kidren Bell hails from Atlanta, georgia by way of Alexandria, Louisiana. he received his Bachelor's degree from louisiana State University in Theatre and his Master's in Education from Kennesaw State University. This year he is teaching English 1 (ESL) as well as English 2. Currently, Kidren is also the ESL Chairperson for Horn High School. Mr. Bells's motto is: Building Academic Titans for the 21st century. This is Mr. Bell's first year at Horn High School.
Lisa Berry
department: English
Tutorial Times:
Conference: 1A, 2B
Email: lberry2@mesquiteisd.org
Lisa graduated from Lake Highlands High School in 2008 and went on to The University of Texas at Austin where she majored in English with a minor in Education. Lisa graduated with University Honors from UT in 2012. This is her first year at Horn High School teaching English I
Amy Burriss
department: English
Tutorial Times:
Conference: 1A, 3B
Email: ABurriss@mesquiteisd.org
Amy Burriss is in her tenth year of teaching. The first year, she taught seventh grade at Agnew Middle School, and the rest have been spent at Horn High School. She is a graduate of North Mesquite High School. She earned her B.A. in English and History, as well as an M.S. in Library Science from the University of North Texas. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and her two young children.
In addition to teaching AP English 3 and College Readiness, Amy also coaches the JHHS Academic Decathlon team.
Pam Cavin
department: English
Tutorial Times:
Conference: 4A, 2B
Email: PCavin@mesquiteisd.org
A Bio for Pam Cavin has not yet been submitted.
Brian Clevenger
department: English
Tutorial Times:
Conference: 1A, 3B
Email: BClevenger@mesquiteisd.org
A Bio for Brian Clevenger has not yet been submitted.
Ashly Cochran
department: English
Tutorial Times:
Conference: 2A, 2B
Email: acochran@mesquiteisd.org
I have been teaching English for six years. She graduated with honors from Oklahoma City University with a Bachelor of Arts in English and from the University of Oklahoma with a master’s degree in Human Relations/Counseling. My instructional focus is on writing and helping students become better writers. I have been published by Oklahoma City University, the Canadian Counseling and Psychotherapy Association, and I have self-published. Most of my free time is spent at home with my husband, Robert, and my son, Cash.
Elizabeth Hall
department: English
Tutorial Times:
Conference: 1B
Email: EHall@mesquiteisd.org
A Bio for Elizabeth Hall has not yet been submitted.
Shelby Holland
department: English
Tutorial Times:
Conference: 4A, 2B
Email: SHolland1@mesquiteisd.org
A Bio for Shelby Holland has not yet been submitted.
Erin Lynam
department: English
Tutorial Times:
Conference: 4A, 3B
Email: ELynam@mesquiteisd.org
Erin graduated from Trinity Christian Academy in Addison in 2007. She went on to attend Texas A&M University - College Station where she graduated, Cum Laude, with a Bachelor of Arts in English and a business minor in 2011. After finishing her undergraduate degree, Erin continued on in a graduate program there, recently completing her Masters of Education in Curriculum & Instruction in August. Erin begins her second year of teaching Junior English at Horn High School and her first year as a cheerleading coach.
When she's not in the classroom or on the sidelines, Erin enjoys watching hours and hours of television, cheering on her beloved Aggies, and spending quality time with family and friends. Go Jags!
Stefani Moore
department: English
Tutorial Times:
Conference: 2A, 4B
Email: SMoore@mesquiteisd.org
A Bio for Stefani Moore has not yet been submitted.
Loreta Peebles
department: English
Tutorial Times:
Conference: 1A
Email: LPeebles@mesquiteisd.org
Grew up in Bay City Texas
Bay City High School
Attended UT Austin; BS-1979; Texas A& M Commerce; MEd—1999
Have taught 20 years in Mesquite ISD, the past ten here at John Horn.
Have taught AP English III, English III, and Honors College Readiness
Have served as NHS Faculty Advisor
Apple Corps recipient 2005
Subjects I currently teach: English III
I teach part-time and so I am only on campus A days.
Laurie Schubert
department: English
Tutorial Times:
Conference: 3A
Email: LSchubert@mesquiteisd.org
Grew up in Richardson, Texas
JJ Pearce High School
Attended Texas A&M Commerce - played intercollegiate volleyball
Majored in English and Physical Education
Master's Degree in Secondary Education
Have taught 24 years in Mesquite, the last 12 at Horn High School
Have taught Pre AP English 1, GT Mentorship Program, English I, II, III, and IV, Varsity Athletic Coach
Subjects I currently teach: English IV and Head Tennis Coach
Free time: Tennis, Golf, Reading and Cooking
Sarah Shiflet
department: English
Tutorial Times:
Conference: 4B
Email: SShiflet@mesquiteisd.org
I have been in the MISD district for 45 years. I started in January 1969 taking over classes at Vanston Middle School. I have taught at North Mesquite, Mesquite High, Poteet and am now at Horn High School. I got my BA from Texas A&M at Commerce in January of 1969 in English and History and completed my MED in counseling in 1970. I have taught all levels of English including Gifted and Talented, Pre AP, as well as CVAE and regular English. I taught Aviation Aerospace on the Mesquite High Campus, and I have been English Department Head at PHS for more years than I care to count. I am currently teaching the grade level and the subject that I love the most which is sophomore regular English. I have been a member of the Apple Corps since it’s beginning; I was one of the first two that were chosen. Now having said all of that, the most important thing about me is that I have a passion for teaching, I love young people, and I am inspired and motivated by each and every one of those who have crossed my path. I have put my heart and soul into being who I am, so therefore teaching has been an opportunity for me, and it has never felt like work.
David Smith
department: English
Tutorial Times:
Conference: 2A, 2B
Email: dcsmith@mesquiteisd.org
This is David Smith’s thirteenth year of teaching. Before coming to Horn, he taught at Berry Middle School and in California. He earned a bachelor’s degree in English from Southern California College and a master’s degree in secondary education from Texas A&M University – Commerce.
Lacy Starnes
department: English
Tutorial Times:
Conference: 4A, 2B
Email: LStarnes1@mesquiteisd.org
Lacy graduated from Poteet High School in 2004. She went on to attend Texas A&M University-Commerce and graduated in 2009 with a B.A., Cum Laude, in English. Lacy is now starting her fourth year at Horn High School. In her free time, Lacy enjoys running, reality television, and of course, reading! GO JAGS!
Lacy Starnes teaches Pre-AP 9th grade English and coaches volleyball/track
Melissa Starr
department: English
Tutorial Times:
Conference: 2A, 2B
Email: mstarr@mesquiteisd.org
A Bio for Melissa Starr has not yet been submitted.
Charlotte Turner
department: English
Tutorial Times: 7:45 – 8:25 M-F; Afternoons by appointment
Conference: 3A/3B
Email: CTurner@mesquiteisd.org
Grew up in Dallas, Texas
W. W. Samuell High School
Attended University of North Texas; BS – 1982; MEd -- 1988
Began teaching in 1984 at Vanston Middle School – 8th Grade English / Yearbook/Newspaper
17 years at Vanston 1984-2001
John Horn High School 2001 - present
Subjects I teach: Senior English, GT Mentorship
Phillip Ward
department: English
Tutorial Times:
Conference: 3A, 3B
Email: PJWard@mesquiteisd.org
A Bio for Phillip Ward has not yet been submitted.
