Language Arts
Creative Writing
Our Creative Writing Program helps students prepare for a variety of careers that require collaboration, creativity, and sophistication in writing.
English Literature
Our English Literature Program helps students prepare for careers using highly sought-after skills like researching, analyzing the written word, and communicating effectively.
English as a Second Language
If your primary language is not English, our ESL Program can help you improve your English language proficiency.
Journalism
Our Journalism program is a stepping stone to a variety of high-impact careers.
Reading
Our Reading Program prepares you for success in all of your college classes and beyond.
Women & Gender Studies
Our Women and Gender Studies Program prepares students for university transfer and career success in many different occupations.
Japanese
The AA in Japanese prepares students to work in a variety of professions, including international business, government, media content transcription, and tourism.
Spanish
The AA in Spanish and the CCL in Applied Bilingual Language Skills prepare students for careers where understanding Spanish is an important skill, such as in business, behavioral health sciences, allied health, education, and government.
Every member of the Language Arts Department is focused on helping students succeed.
Andrea Rivers, Ph.D. - Division Chair
English Faculty
andrea.rivers@southmountaincc.edu
602-305-5840
LA 305
Jennifer Avila, M.A. (Residential)
Reading Faculty | Honors Coordinator
jennifer.avila@southmountaincc.edu
602-243-8029
LRC 161
Jessica Boykin, Ph.D. (Residential)
English Coordinator | English Faculty
jessica.boykin@southmountaincc.edu
602-305-5783
LA 319
Braedon Cindric, MA., TESOL
English/ESL Faculty
Braedon.Cindric@southmountaincc.edu
602-305-5648
LA 322
Asha Dey, M.A. (Residential)
Reading Faculty
asha.dey@southmountaincc.edu
602-243-8121
LRC 157
Loida Gutierrez-Eggeling, M.A. (Residential)
Spanish Faculty | World Languages Coordinator
loida.gutierrez@southmountaincc.edu
602-243-8256
LA 317
Christine Raack, Ph.D. (Residential)
English/ESL Faculty | ESL Program Coordinator
christine.raack@southmountaincc.edu
602-305-5898
LA 321
Carol Smith, Ph.D. (Residential)
English Faculty
carol.smith@southmountaincc.edu
602-243-8255
Dawn Thacker, Ph.D. (Residential)
English Faculty | Director of Writing Center and Tutoring Partnerships
Dawn.Thacker@southmountaincc.edu
602-305-5865
LRC 190
Hazar Al-Hamawi, M.A. (Adjunct)
Arabic/ World Language Faculty
hazar.al-hamawi@southmountaincc.edu
LA 311
Matt Flores, MFA (Adjunct)
Creative Writing/English Faculty
matt.flores@southmountaincc.edu
Len Gutman, MA (Adjunct)
len.gutman@southmountaincc.edu
Jaime Herrera, MA (Adjunct)
English Faculty
jaime.herrera@phoenixcollege.edu
Jim Ketcham, MA (Adjunct)
English Faculty
james.ketcham@southmountaincc.edu
Tom Kolesar, M.A. (Adjunct)
English Faculty
Tom.Kolesar@southmountaincc.edu
LA 311
Daniela Kostadinovska, MA (Adjunct)
English/ ESL Faculty
daniela.kostadinovska@southmountaincc.edu
Tiffany Mathews, MA (Adjunct)
English Faculty
tiffany.mathews@southmountaincc.edu
Matthew Rodgers, M.A. (Adjunct)
English Faculty
Matthew.Rodgers@southmountaincc.edu
LA 311
Erick Rodriguez, MA/Ph.D. Candidate (Adjunct)
erick.rodriguez@southmountaincc.edu
Kathryn Sabine, M.A. (Adjunct)
English/Women’s Studies Faculty
LA 311
kat.sabine@southmountaincc.edu
Marcus Smith, M.Ed. Head Men’s Golf Coach | Athletics | (Adjunct)
English Faculty | Gym 268
marcus.smith@southmountaincc.edu
Terrie St. Michel, M.A.(Adjunct)
English, Faculty
Terrie.st.michel@southmountaincc.edu
LA 311
Gary Shindler, M.A.(Adjunct)
English Faculty
Gary.Shindler@southmountaincc.edu
LA 311
Olena Tanchyk, Ph.D. Economics; MA Literature, Ph.D. TESOL (in progress) Adjunct)
English/ ESL Faculty
olena.tanchyk@southmountaincc.edu
Allison Walden, M.A. (Adjunct)
English Faculty
Allison.Walden@southmountaincc.edu
LA 311
Nichole "Nikki" Santigati | Admin. Specialist Sr.
Division Support & Advising
nichole.santigati@southmountaincc.edu
602-305-5771