Joan Roux has been a dedicated member of the Hun English Department for eighteen years, during which she has graded approximately 4,600 papers written by eleventh and twelfth grade students and written 600 college recommendations.

Known for her excellent writing skills and sense of humor, her students have always strived to meet her high expectations while receiving her strong support. In addition to teaching, Mrs. Roux was a longtime advisor for the Hun Review, leader of the Forensics Program, and Prom coordinator. She also served as an Honor Council advisor, a grade level dean, and an assistant service learning coordinator, and created travel opportunities for students before the Global and Immersion Learning and NextTerm programs were created.

Next year, Mrs. Roux will continue to teach one English elective per trimester, including Shakespeare’s Tragic and Comic Visions, one of the courses she developed. She plans to spend her free time writing — and possibly publishing — short stories. Mrs. Roux, who will miss learning from and being challenged by her students, will continue expanding her knowledge through Oxford’s continuing education courses.