NAME:
Ms. R. Russo
SCHOOL:
Steinmetz Academic Centre
CLASS:
English IV/Shakespeare Studies
SCHOOL PHONE:
773-534-3030 X 25218/ 312-213-2328 (Cell)
Ms. Russo is beginning her 21st year at Steinmetz Academic Centre. She
has lived in Chicago her entire life and attended Chicago Public elementary
and high schools (Peterson Elementary and Lane Tech). Ms. Russo graduated
with her B.A. in English from North Park College in 1991 and completed her
M.A. in Educational Leadership from Northeastern Illinois University in May
2006.
Ms. Russo is involved in a large number of extracurricular activities at
Steinmetz. She is in charge of such senior events as Prom, Luncheon, Senior
Awards, the senior lock in and the panoramic photo. She is also is the head
varsity softball coach. In addition, she has been in charge of planning all
homecoming events and is the voice that students hear every morning over the
loud speaker.
Ms. Russo is also the Steinmetz Athletic Director. Questions related
to Steinmetz athletics can be sent to her.
When she is not at Steinmetz, Ms. Russo is dreaming of new activities for her
classes and for the school. There is nothing she loves more than the
students in her classes and tries to be available whenever they need her.
Should anyone have ideas for things that can be done at Steinmetz, or if they
have questions about her classes, feel free to contact her by email at
Russo3030@yahoo.com.
Thanks for reading and GO STREAKS!!
WORLD LITERATURE/ENGLISH IV
Seniors need to be prepapred for college or whatever awaits them after high
school. The mission of this class is to improve student skills in reading
comprehension, vocabulary and writing ability. The class asks students to
think critically and to express their thoughts in a variety of ways,
including essays, performances, speeches, drawings, research papers, Power
Point presentations and classroom discussions. Students will also learn
discipline, responsibility, and respect, which are necessary skills for
success in life no matter what future paths the students may take.
The teacher's job is to provide the students with the opportunities needed to
reach these goals and work collaboratively with all students to ensure
success.
Shakespeare Studies:
Shakespeare studies is an honors level course designed to explore the plays,
sonnets and time period of William Shakespeare. In addition to reading these
works, students in the class will be required to participate, getting up on
their feet and expressing themselves. The class will incorporate film as
well as visits to live theater to experience Shakespeare's works as they were
intended - in the theater!
The course requires a research paper and a project demonstration at the
culmination of the class.
Huzzah!