2026-2027 School Year

Public Speaking GVL

2nd Semester

***NOTE: DETAILS OF THIS COURSE ARE BEING REVIEWED AND POSSIBLY REVISED.  UPDATES WILL BE ADDED SOON.

Course Description

The intent of this class is to introduce students to the fundamentals of public speaking theory and praxis, including the theology of the spoken word. The vast majority of the course will be the presentation of various types (e.g. persuasive, informative) of speeches, and constructive criticism from the entire class as a means of improvement.

To be successful in this class:

Students must be able to face whatever fears of public speaking they may have (with much assistance), be willing to give and receive constructive criticism, and not be afraid of thinking critically.

Grades: 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade

Course Tuition and Enrollment Fees can be found HERE. If applicable, see below for additional course fees (supply, lab, textbook, etc.)

Course Credit: 0.5 CP Elective Credit. Course can also be taken for honors credit. View Honors Public Speaking Course Description for details on honors requirements.

Required Materials

There will be no text for this course. We will rely solely on website articles, augmented by classroom instruction.

Meet Greg Wise

Education: BA-History, Augusta State University, MS- Curriculum and instruction, Western Governors University

Teaching experience: First Academy Leesburg, 2019-Present AP Human Geography, AP US History, Honors World History, Honors Government and Senior Bible. Montverde Academy, 2014-2019 upper school AP US History and AP Human Geography.• Lake Mary Preparatory School, 2009-2014 AP US History, AP Human Geography, AP World History, AP European History, Economics, and AP Government. • Westminster Schools of Augusta, 2000-2009 middle school World Geography, US History, Ancient History, upper school Government, Economics, World History, Modern European History, AP European History, U.S. and AP US History. • Long Cane Academy, 1994-1998 upper school Government, Economics, Psychology, English Literature, Humanities, World History, and U.S. History.

Certifications: ACSI

UHC Courses Taught:

  • U.S. History,
  • World History
  • American Government
  • Economics
  • Middle School Digital Learning

Began teaching at UHC in 2024