About the Teachers

Welcome to English 10 and English 12!  Miss Lion and Mrs. Thurman will be teaching collaboratively this year. 

Name: Emily Lion
School: King George High School
Class: English 10 and English 12
School Phone: 540.775.3535 ex. 2246 
Email: elion@kgcs.k12.va.us

Miss Lion is from Erie, Pennsylvania, and she graduated from Susquehanna University with a BA in English and Secondary Education.  This year, she looks forward to bringing new projects and activities into the classroom and engaging students in active learning.

Name: Laura Thurman
School: King George High School
Class: English 10 and English 12
School Phone: 540.775.3535 ex. 2246 
Email: lthurman@kgcs.k12.va.us

Mrs. Thurman is a graduate of James Madison University.  She has been teaching for over twenty years and has certifications in a variety of areas.  She has taught previously in Winchester City Public Schools and Loudoun County Public Schools.  This is her fifth year teaching in King George.

Mission:


Our mission is to introduce students to various forms and styles of literature, enhance written and verbal communication skills, and foster a sense of community within the classroom environment.