Humanities
The Humanities courses are writing intensive at each grade level, building sequentially on reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills through the exploration of literature and the study of ancient civilizations and world and U.S. history. All middle school students read and write in a variety of genres, with writing skills taught through a workshop approach, emphasizing process equally with product. At each grade level, critical thinking skills and cooperative learning are central.
Middle School Humanities Courses
Middle School Religion Courses
Humanities Faculty

Malia Carlos
Class of 1987
Titles:
Fort Chair in Writing, Humanities Department Co-Chair, 10th Grade Level Program Lead, Mind*Body*Exercise
Degrees:
B.A. English, Tufts University
M.Ed. English Education, University of Massachusetts
M.F.A. Poetry, New England College
M.Ed. English Education, University of Massachusetts
M.F.A. Poetry, New England College
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Kinion Asmus
Titles:
Humanities, Art History, 8th Grade Class Coordinator, Textile Arts, Adventure Cycling, Literary Magazine
Degrees:
B.A., Sewanee: The University of the South
M.A., Bowling Green State University
M.A., Bowling Green State University
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Barry Dillon
Titles:
Humanities
Degrees:
M.Div., Emory University 2005
R.B.A., Bluefield State College 2002
R.B.A., Bluefield State College 2002
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Nicholas Ercole
Titles:
Humanities, Assistant Boys' Varsity Basketball Coach
Degrees:
Ph.D., American University 2016
M.A., American University 2009
B.A., George Mason University 2006
M.A., American University 2009
B.A., George Mason University 2006
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Cameron Helvey
Titles:
Dean of Students, History Teacher
Degrees:
M.A., Columbia University Teachers College
B.A., Brigham Young University
B.A., Brigham Young University
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Tracy Randolph
Titles:
Humanities, Writing Center, Conduct Council
Degrees:
B.S. Public Relations, Middle Tennessee State University
M.Ed., Peabody College, Vanderbilt University
M.Ed., Peabody College, Vanderbilt University
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Michael Short
Titles:
Outdoor Education & Place-Based Learning Coordinator, Humanities, Mountain Biking (Co-Head), Outdoor Adventure, 6th Grade Level Program Lead, Residential Faculty
Degrees:
B.A. English and Environmental Studies, Furman University
M.Ed. English Language Arts, Wake Forest University
M.Ed. English Language Arts, Wake Forest University
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Molly Short
Titles:
Chaplain, Residential Faculty, A.O.D (Thursday), Religion & Ethics
Degrees:
B.S. Earth and Environmental Studies, Furman University
M.Div., Duke Divinity School
D.A.S., The School of Theology, The University of the South
M.Div., Duke Divinity School
D.A.S., The School of Theology, The University of the South
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