About Mr. Alig

YEAR TEACHING: 18th

EDUCATION: B.A., ENGLISH: UNIVERSITY SCHOLAR (1994); M.A., ENGLISH (2001)

CLASSES (2011-2012): English I

SCHOOL PHONE: (513) 921-3744, ext. 3002


After graduating from St. Xavier in 1990, I attended Xavier University where 
I earned a B.A. in English as well as both a minor in philosophy and 
certification in secondary education.  I also hold an M.A. in English which I 
earned at Xavier University in December, 2001.  During my studies, I took 
courses in such subjects as Renaissance (non-Shakespearean) drama, 
Shakespearean drama, women's literature, literary theory, British Romantic 
poetry, 17th-century metaphysical poetry, contemporary experimental American 
poetry, theories of writing and of teaching writing, and African-American 
literature.

Since beginning my career at Elder in 1994, I have taught English I (level 3, 
level 4, and level 5), English II (level 3), English III (level 2), and 
various electives on poetry, film, and literary theory.

I run with the Cross Country team (even in the winter), and I enjoy attending 
school sporting events, dances, and other extra-curricular activities.  
Additionally, I serve as chairperson of the English Department.

On weekends, holiday breaks, and during the summer I work as a pharmacy 
technician.