Welcome to the English Department!

Last Autumn, we had the joy to welcome two new teachers in our department – it’s been a pleasure to work with them, and we wanted to introduce the newcomers in their own words.

Scott Loren is an instructor in English Studies at the Kantonsschule Wettingen, where he also contributes to area studies for Digital Society and Media. He has BA, MA and PhD degrees in English Literature and Language Studies, with subsidiary studies in Psychology and Art History. When not busy consuming culture, he enjoys outdoor activities. A Swiss-American dual national, Scott lives with his family in Zurich.

James Violette (He/Him) joins our English squad after a decade of teaching in various roles at a wide variety of schools in German-speaking Europe. He grew up in Maine (USA) and has lived in Switzerland since 2013. His interests in the English classroom include surprising students with plot twists as well as examining power structures and marginalization. Additionally, he contributes to our History department and IB team. Outside of school you can find him with his partner and their two boys, probably chasing a frisbee or cooking something delicious.