We’re thrilled to introduce one of the newest faces joining the Salem High School family: Sarah Mannix, who has stepped into the role of ESL Teacher in the English Department. She is a recent graduate of the University of Southern California (USC) for my Masters in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL). She is excited to bring a passion for literacy, innovative teaching methods, and a fresh perspective to our students and community. We sat down with Sarah Mannix to learn more about her journey.
Q: What do you teach and/or what is your role? Please include sports and club sponsorships.
A: I am an ESL teacher at Salem High School.
Q: Where were you previously, and what brought you to Salem?
A: Previously, I taught ESL at Old Dominion University. I came to Salem because I want to encourage more multilingual students to follow their dreams, whether that is going to university or choosing a career.
Q: What is your favorite thing about Salem so far?
A: I love everyone’s willingness to work with me to help support our multilingual students and their families.
Q: What inspired you to go into education (or work in a school)?
A: I love learning about other languages and cultures. I wanted to give something back to the people I was learning from. Many of the people I met from other cultures wanted to learn English, so I pursued a degree in teaching English so I could support them in reaching their goals.
Q: Share a fun fact about yourself (favorite music, hobbies, books).
A: I love to crochet. My favorite things to crochet are amigurumi (crocheted toys and dolls). I have several of my creations around my classroom.
Sarah Mannix is located in room 405. For more information on her ESL class, talk to her during her one lunch or her free period during 4th block.
