Welcome to my web page!  My name is Allan Olvera, and this is my 12th(!) year at Johnson High School.

This 2021-2022, I teach Intro to Journalism, Horror Mystery Fantasy Sci Fi, Creative Writing, and English 12 (World Literature).

In the past, I've taught: English 9, Reading 10, English 12 (World Literature), Writing for College,  Debate, Grammar Matters, Intro to Journalism, World Lit./GRAD, Fundamentals of English, Advanced Reading Instruction, College and Career Reading, GRAD Writing, and GRAD Reading.

As for who I am - aside from being an English teacher, I have had many different jobs and have travelled the world. Other random facts about me include:

• rock climbing           • long-distance running          • Writing

• logic puzzles            • crosswords                         • paper art

• reading news           • graphic design                    • art (in general)

• soccer                     • history                               • cooking

• philosophy               • learning langauges              • pop culture

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Also, I am currently an advisor for the school's newspaper, The Johnson Courier.

Here's a link: The Courier