Kandice Linwright

English Teacher

Writing is more than a passion for me, it's a way of life. If I can infuse even a slice of that passion for writing, and reading, into my students, and impart a bit of knowledge at the same time, I will feel incredibly successful. I received my bachelors degree from Arizona State University with a focus on Mass Communication and LGBTQ Studies. My journey into the classroom has been vast and remarkable, from working in entertainment at Walt Disney World to writing for a national magazine to owning my own marketing company for 11 years. IN 2017, I published a book that drew the attention of local teachers and high school students. That book propelled me into the classroom, which light a fire underneath me that I never realized was simmering. I had to teach. I had to work with kids who needed that extra "something" to help them become successful. My brother graduated from Desert Hills High School many years ago, and I will never forget what my family went through during his high school years. I am supremely enthusiastic about my student's success, opening my doors at lunch to build relationships, and after school to help out those in need. I'm honored and thrilled to be teaching at Desert Hills.  ​