By Sebastian Marino Beltran – Staff Reporter

At Jonathan Law, Mr. Healy has established himself as an English teacher who is dedicated to exploring literature and critical thinking among his students. 

With over 11 years of experience, Healy has become a beloved figure at Law, known for his unique teaching style.

Healy’s approach to teaching English goes beyond simple text analysis – he strives to make literature a better, relatable experience for his students. By encouraging students to connect themes and characters to real life situations, Healy helps them see literature as a tool to better understand the world.

“I try, as much as possible, to look at literature as a real-life case study,” Healy said. “Even fantasy or science fiction books deal with characters experiencing human emotions and problems. I also try as much as possible to show students how the themes in the novels can be applied to real life. I don’t know to what extent this is unique, but I think it’s the best approach.”

Healy’s students often describe her classroom as a space where to explore literature in a way that is relevant to their own lives.

“I design low-stakes, hands-on activities that students can succeed at so they don’t get discouraged,“ Healy said. ”I also ask students to ask questions about the things we read to see what they want and need to know, rather than me being the only person asking the questions in class.”

Known for his engaging lessons, he frequently incorporates group discussions and interactive activities that help students connect with the material on a personal level.

Students appreciate Healy’s engaging methods. Junior Brian Gonzalez said Healy makes literature enjoyable. 

“He encourages us to think critically and not just accept what’s on the page, with ” Gonzalez said. “His enthusiasm for teaching is contagious, making even complex texts accessible and easy to understand.” 

Healy often incorporates multimedia resources and creative projects, ensuring that lessons remain dynamic and interesting. 

“My goal is to help students not only excel academically, but also develop skills that will benefit them in the long run,” Healy said.

At Law, Healy continues to make a lasting impact on the next generation of thinkers, and his dedication to literature and education ensures students will carry the lessons learned in his classroom long into the future.

“How can we use literature to inspire change? What role does storytelling play in our understanding of ourselves,” Healy said. “These are questions I ask myself to help make my classes more engaging.” 

Healy’s commitment goes beyond academic teaching. He is a mentor who takes the time to understand each student’s strengths and challenges, to grow both personally and intellectually through thought and appreciation for literature and lifelong learning.