Dear Parents/Guardians:
I look forward to having your son/daugter in Social Studies this year. I will be spending the next year getting to know them more, so here is a little about me. Background: I was born in Kansas and have actually survived a tornado from across the street. Toto was not injured in the creation of this website. I graduated with her Bachelors degree in Political Science from Washburn University (Topeka, Kansas) while simultaneously taking courses courses at Kansas State University. GO WILDCATS. Additionally, I lived in South Africa for five years completing a Masters degree in International Relations, also learning (4) foreign languages, and establishing community development projects. In addition, I have a Masters degree in Secondary Education from the University of Phoenix. Presently, I am working on my 3rd Masters degree in School Administration. Random Facts: -loves include: travelling, extreme sports, working out, spin classes, and ANY activity on the water (e.g. surfing, snorkeling, scuba diving) -favorite beverages: Diet Coke and Starbucks Chai Tea Latte -favorite candies: Twix, Twizzlers -famous quote: "The Only thing we have to fear is fear itself." Curriculm Outline: Quarter 1: Current Events, Philosophy, American Revolution, Structure of Government. Quarter 2: Current Events, Economics, Government. Quarter 3: Current Events, World War 2, Korean War. Quarter 4: Current Events, Civil Rights, Vietnam, U.S. Presidents & the Modern Era. |