About Mr. Knight
P. Alexander Knight
Professional
1993-Current The Savannah Country Day School: Teacher
Teaching 8th Grade English (also 10th Grade English 2000-2003). Experienced in teaching grammar, composition, creative writing, and the exploration and analysis of literature.
1997-2009 Harambee Summer Enrichment Program: Teacher
Teaching creative writing in a summer program for gifted African-American students in the Savannah area.
1997-Current MS English Department Head
Helping colleagues in the upper and middle schools share more effectively. Initiated and organized an English Scope and Sequence to facilitate more creative curriculum. Maintain helpful dialogue between English teachers at the school.
1998-current Advisor- MS Literary Magazine: The Core
Created and publish annual journal featuring the school’s best
6, 7, and 8th grade writing.
2003-current 8th Grade Team Leader
Responsible for supervising the 8th grade advisory system, establishing helpful dialogues with parents, and tracking each 8th grade student in regard to academic, social, and extra-curricular needs
Extra Duties 8th Grade Outward Bound Director/Advisor
Organize and chaperone annual week-long 8th grade trip to the Florida Everglades.
Middle School Coach
Have coached football, basketball, and softball.
Education
Virginia Commonwealth University 1992-1993
M.A. Literature
Hampden-Sydney College 1987-1991
B.A. English
