“The Masters School does a lot
to promote critical thinking. Our teachers
are always willing to challenge us and
question our assumptions. And the sheer
diversity of backgrounds and opinions
among students fosters an environment
of open inquiry.” Brian Pugh ’04
Faculty
English
Paul West, Chair
B.A., Cornell University
M.A., M.Phil., P.h.D. English, Columbia University pwest@themastersschool.com
Gina Apostol
B.A., English, University of the Philippines
M.A., Writing, The Johns Hopkins University gapostol@themastersschool.com
Gretchen Beckhorn
B.A., Purchase College, SUNY
M.A., Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages,
Mercy College gbeckhorn@themastersschool.com
Lynne Kassabian B.A., English Language and Literature,
The College of William & Mary
Graduate Diploma, Acting, The Drama Studio, London
M.F.A., Writing, Columbia University lkassabian@themastersschool.com
Sharon Linsker
B.A., City College of New York
M.A., English Literature, Columbia University slinsker@themastersschool.com
Elizabeth W. Manus
B.A., Stanford University
M.A., English and American Literature, New York University
