• Name:  Christopher G. Bates            
    Subjects / Classes Taught:  English/ English 5/6; English 7/8
    Degree(s): B.A. Management; M.A. Cultural & Regional Studies; ESL Certification

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    Mr. Bates had been in wireless account management and a writer, and became a teacher in 2007.  He specializes in helping Suns students learn and think for themselves, and apply what they have learned from literature to the practical realities of career, college and life.

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    • Office Hours: 7:30 - 8:15; 11:50 - 12:30; 2:00 - 3:30
    • Textbook(s) Name(s): McDougal Littell American Literature and British Literature
    • Plan for Success Eng. 7/8

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