English
Odmark, Elizabeth (1992) - English Department Chair; Middle School English; Upper School English Curriculum Coordinator; 7th Grade English
317/415-2913
A graduate of Wittenberg University where she majored in English and education, Mrs. Odmark has taught English at Springfield North High School in Ohio, and at North Central High School and the Hasten Hebrew Academy in Indianapolis. She holds a master's degree in English from Butler University. Additionally, she has studied at The Ohio State University and University College of Wales at Aberystwyth. Mrs. Odmark pioneered Park Tudor’s Speech and Debate Team in 1992, serving as coach for five years. Currently, she advises the editorial board of The Artisan, Park Tudor’s literary magazine.
Cleveland, Mollie (1999) - Upper School English; Upper School Newspaper Advisor
317/415-2926
Ms. Cleveland teaches Upper School English and is the advisor for The Park Tudor Tribune, the Upper School newspaper. She was a member of the English Department faculty at Butler University from 1994-1999, where served as senior lecturer and led writing workshops and seminars. She holds a B.S. degree in education from Indiana University and a master's degree in English literature from Butler. Before joining the Butler University faculty, she taught English at Scecina High School, Brownsburg High School and Lourdes High School in Chicago. At Lourdes, she served as the student newspaper adviser.
Gellin, Laura (2006) - Upper School English; Upper School Literary Magazine Advisor
317/415-2913
Ms. Gellin holds B.A. degrees in English and philosophy, summa cum laude, from Canisius College in Buffalo, NY. From 2004 - 2006 she was the Middle and Upper School English teacher and ninth grade team leader at Gaston Day School, Gastonia, NC, one of four schools in North Carolina to be recognized by the National Council of Teachers of English for "excellence in its English instruction program." She also served as advisor for the student literary magazine and community service club and coached the swim team. She previously was an instructor for the "Heroes and Villians" writing course and a "Middle Ages Humanities" course for fifth and sixth graders at the Center of Talented Youth, an enrichment summer program at Johns Hopkins University.
Glassmeyer, Therese (1992) - Upper School English
317/415-2700 ext. 3205
A native Hoosier, Ms. Glassmeyer holds a bachelor's degree from Indiana University and a master's from the University of Delaware in English/American literature. She previously taught English for 10 years at the Salesianum School in Wilmington, where she served as moderator of the school newspaper. In addition, she has experience as a college-level English professor at the University of Delaware.
Hamer, Dr. Paul (1997) - Upper School English
317/415-2927
Dr. Hamer is a graduate of the Culver Military Academy, holds a B.A. degree in literature (with honors) from Wheaton College (IL), a master's in English (thesis in creative writing) from Marywood College in Scranton, PA and a Ph.D. in English from Notre Dame, earned with a full merit scholarship. He taught at Culver for 20 years, chairing the department of English for seven years. An award-winning author, he has published extensively, most notably in Culver and Park Tudor alumni magazines.
Hamstra, Dr. Diane (1998) - Upper School English
317/415-2700 ext. 3206
Dr. Hamstra has had teaching experience in kindergarten through college and has been a language arts consultant for the Indiana Department of Public Instruction, as well as developer and supervisor of a writing-across-the-curriculum program in 16 Indianapolis Public Schools. She also has been an English department head of two high schools and a teacher at three schools and two universities. Dr. Hamstra received B.A. and M.S. degrees from Butler University and a Ph.D. from Ball State University. In addition, she has been a consultant to schools employing technology in the classroom, a presenter at numerous conferences, a participant on multiple professional boards and a writer for numerous publications.
Hart, Shants (2004) - 8th Grade English; Middle School English Curriculum Coordinator
317/415-2760
Mrs. Hart holds a B.A. degree in English education from Purdue University a master's in administration degree from Butler University. She has taught Middle School English at Northview Middle School in Indianapolis and also served as assistant administrator at Joy Tabernacle Christian Academy.
Sharpless, Dr. Geoffrey P. (1997) - Upper School English
317/415-2935
Dr. Sharpless holds a B.A. in English from Princeton, as well as a master's and a Ph.D. in English from the University of Pennsylvania. University awards included a Mellon Dissertation Fellowship and Award, a commendation and award for distinguished teaching. He was named a University Fellow for Excellence-in-Field while at the University of Pennsylvania. In addition to teaching while at Penn, he has been a visiting and adjunct professor at Butler, teaching literature, screen writing, and creative writing and serving as the director of the Butler University Creative Writing Camp.
Sidey, Jane (2005) – 6th Grade English
317/416-2000 x2604
Ms. Sidey holds a B.A. (Hons) in English literature and history from the University of Manchester, England, and a M.A. in English literature from Butler University. She also has done graduate work at Tufts University. She has been an adjunct faculty member at Butler University, where she has taught in the Freshman Writing Seminar and the Humanities Colloquium. She also is a coach and administrator for the FC Pride Soccer Club and holds a coaching license from U.S. Soccer.
