Pam Felcher
Teacher
About Me
For 35 years and counting, I have taught all levels of English and all grades: from Homer to Sophocles, Beowulf to Frankenstein, the Romantics to the Moderns. I have taught American Literature, Modern Literature, Creative Writing and Shakespeare, in addition to Argument and Research, Introduction to Fiction, and Freshman Writing at the college level.
Education
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B.A. in English and Social Studies Education, New York University
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M.A. in English, Loyola Marymount University
Credentials
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Cross-Cultural Language and Academic Development Certieicate (CLAD) received, March 2006
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Professional Clear Single Subject Teaching Credential (California) English, valid until November 2029
Awards
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2016—The University of Chicago Outstanding Educator Award
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2013—The Evergreen State College Teacher Excellence Award
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2011—FINALIST, Northwestern University Distinguished Teacher Award (one of 11 national finalists)
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2010—FINALIST, Carlston Family Foundation--Outstanding Teachers of America Award (one of 10 finalists out of a pool of 250, awarded $1000)
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2009—National Society of High School Scholars Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction Nominee
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2005—City of Los Angeles Certificate of Appreciation for 19 Years of Service
Publications
Eat Write
Author
Humorous and touching essays exploring food, work, love and loss. Pieces have been featured by One for the Table.
Is It June Yet?
Author
A documentation of the ups and downs, the humorous and not-so-humorous aspects of teaching high school in the Los Angeles public school system.
Flash Nonfiction Food
Featured Author
Anthology published by Woodhall Press, Edited by Tom Hazuka
Horses
I am the proud owner of two fantastic horses — Hugo, a Friesian, and Chutzpah, an American Saddlebred — who are often featured in the background of my virtual classroom, helping to put students at ease and keeping them engaged.
