runs the Russian
language program at
You can send her an e-mail
or check her web site here
Ms. Quackenbush began study of
Russian as a Junior in high school. Upon completion of a B.A. in
Russian at Florida State University, she was granted a Teaching
Assistantship at the University of
Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where she later earned an M.A. in Slavic languages and
Literatures. With support from federal grants, she then researched
academic interests in
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Read an article from our school newspaper Black and White about Ms. Quackenbush
and her interest in the Russian-speaking world here
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ALL STUDENTS, PARENTS, AND STAFF
OF THE WHITMAN COMMUNITY,
!!VISIT
Read about the trip at www.eftours.com or here
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" Russian is a challenging
language. Sure, you may have to master a certain number of skills before
really using it, but it is so rewarding to see that in a short time you have
opened yourself to a whole new linguistics, culture, and way of life"
"Don't stress out at the beginning of the year. It all gets
easier."
"Russian is so much fun!"
"Be ready for a fun and challenging year!"