Mrs. Crystal Gage

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Mrs. Crystal Gage

Position: AP English/English Teacher and National Honor Society Advisor
Location: Room 1314
Phone: 540-662-3471 Ext. 45151 
Email: gagec@wps.k12.va.us

Licensure: 
Virginia Postgraduate License with Endorsements in English and Middle School English (6-8)  

Education:
B.A., Allegheny College, English/German Studies, Cum Laude
M.A.T., University of Pittsburgh, Secondary English Education, Magna Cum Laude
Study Abroad, University of Cologne, Germany, German Studies

Professional Activities:
National Honor Society Faculty Sponsor
Class of 2017 Sponsor

 

 

  • Professional Training:
    Shenandoah Valley Writing Project
    National Council of Teachers of English Annual Convention
    Advanced Placement Summer Institute in English Language and Composition
    College Board Approved AP Course Audit in English Language and Composition
    College Board Approved AP Course Audit in English Literature and Composition
    Bernadette Mulholland Glaze Language and Learning Conference
    Pre-Advanced Placement Summer Institute in English
    Teaching, Learning, and Poverty Conference
    INTEL Teach Elements: Moving Into Mobile

    Accolades:
    Shenandoah Valley Writing Project Teacher Consultant
    Editor: The Relentless Pursuit of You: Six Pillars to Take Back Your Life by Shawn Rider
    Presenter: Writing to Learn Conference 2018, Shenandoah University
    Presenter: Virginia Assocation of Teachers of English (VATE) Annual Conference 2018, Roanoke, VA
    Golden Gavel Award Recipient (2016, 2017, 2019)
    Published Contributor: Her View From Home, "How a Middle School Track Meet Set me on an Unhealthy Course"
    Article Feature: SimpleMost, "10 Weight Loss Success Stories To Keep You Motivated"
    Shenandoah Performance Athlete of the Month: January 2014
    Shenandoah CrossFit: Most Accomplished Athlete (2016)
    2016 Extreme CrossFit Martinsburg's X-Games: Second Place Scaled Female Division 

  • Google Classroom:
    Many classroom assignments are posted in the Google classroom. Guardians who wish to join our Google classroom for regular updates on activities and assignments may email me individually for the class codes. Students can also show parents their assignments at home by accessing the classroom through their school accounts.