I have been teaching middle school and high school social studies since the beginning of the millennium (2000). I have taught courses in American History, Economics, Psychology, Government, Ancient World History, Western Civilization, and more.
Student engagement. High-quality content. Hands-on activities. Diversified learning. Group collaboration.....This is the goal, but ultimately I desire to make learning fun for my students while helping them become rooted in truth, growing in freedom, and prospering in life!
Teacher of the Year - 2009-2010
I am a fourth generation teacher. My Great-Grandfather taught in a one room school house making $35/month. My Grandmother started in a one room school house then outgrew that to become a lifelong teacher (I even had her as my 3rd grade teacher). Both of my parents were career teachers and now I get to teach another generation of students. I have a degree in History with a licensure in Social Studies Education.
From the rural plains of Minnesota, I get to teach in the school I grew up going to. I love to learn and teach!
PreK, Kindergarten, 1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific
English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Science, Biology, Social Studies, Ancient History, Civics, Elections - Voting, Government, U.S. History, World History, World Languages, Other (World Language), Arts & Music, Graphic Arts, Music, Instrumental Music, Health, Other (Specialty), Geography, Other (Social Studies), Other (ELA), Life Skills, Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, Business, Psychology, Economics , Character Education, Writing, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Autumn, Halloween, Winter, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, Black History Month, For All Subjects, Informational Text, School Psychology, End of Year, Phonics, Social Emotional Learning