The Academy Road Staff
2023-2024
William Butler Yeats, Poet
"Think like a wise man but communicate in the language of the people."“
Senior English VI: Communications
Senior English VI: Communications covers three major units:
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Professional Writing
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In Professional Writing, students combine critical thinking with concise writing to compose practical compositions modeled on real-life exemplars.
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Marketing & Advertising
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In Marketing & Advertising, students learn and apply the principles of persuasion, with a focus on audience awareness and rhetorical appeals.
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Journalism & Media
In Journalism & Media, students read and write across various media (print, radio, television, and Internet), conduct research, and learn interviewing strategies.
Meet The Team
Cristi Marchetti
Cristi Marchetti currently teaches Upper School English at The Albany Academies in Albany, New York; she previously taught for sixteen years in Pennsylvania public education. As a 2016-2017 Fulbright Distinguished Award in Teaching recipient, she researched community use of schools while based at Queen’s University Belfast in Northern Ireland.
Mia Corso '24
Mia Corso is a senior at The Albany Academies and has attended the school since sixth grade. She is a dedicated member of the school community as the captain of the Varsity Tennis Team, the Vice President of Key Club, the captain of Mock Trial, and a member of various organizations like the Writing Center and Yearbook Club.
Courtney Phelan '24
Courtney Phelan is a senior at The Albany Academies. She is a lifer and a highly involved member of the school community as a member of the AAG Varsity Lacrosse team, captain of the Writing Center, President of the Class of 2024, and member of various clubs including Archive Club, Key Club, and Montgomery & Lafayette.