Oakcrest High School

Theatre Arts Curriculum

English I Syllabus

Zero Period Hours

A Day- English (Room 207)

B Day-Theatre/ English (Room 207)

Background

Mrs. Langhurst is so excited to be teaching at Oakcrest High School! This is her seventh year teaching. Before coming to Oakcrest, Mrs. Langhurst taught at schools in Camden and Galloway. Before teaching, she was a professional actress and director who has performed in numerous national tours, regional theatres, theme parks, and small television shows. Mrs. Langhurst has also managed and performed at the Show Place Ice Cream Parlor in Beach Haven, NJ. During many theatres and tours, she has had the opportunity to lead educational outreach programs at schools, juvenile detention centers, and community events. She also led many of the educational programs at Surflight Theatre on Long Beach Island . Additionally, she has directed close to thirty school productions. Mrs. Langhurst has a passion for Reading and English Language Arts, and has been teaching ELA classes for the last few years in addition to Performing Arts. She is certified in both subject areas with Special Education endorsement, as well as having completed the Wilson Just Words and Brainspring Structures program. Mrs. Langhurst is additionally a member of the Speech and Theatre Association of New Jersey. She is able to advocate for theatre equity and fairness especially in relation to youth education through attending events and coordinating state competitions and acknowledgement for the performing arts.