Dr. Sally Plowden teaches British and American literature, AP English and composition, and college essay writing. She received her B.A. in English from Columbia College and both her M.A. and Ph.D. in English from the University of South Carolina.

Dr. Plowden taught English at the University of Miami, Columbia College, Furman University and Wofford College before moving to the Upper School English Department at Heathwood Hall in 2000. Her children’s book, Turtle Tracks, was published in 2002 and received the Wildlife Federation’s Harry Hampton Woods and Waters Conservation Award for Writing. Dr. Plowden is devoted to helping students develop a passion for literature and writing. She is married and has three daughters.