Around the World in 180 Days
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Teaching Experience
After teaching Government and Economics at the high school level, it was certainly eye-opening to be placed in front of middle school students. 17 years later, however, I am having a blast teaching 8th grade US History and 7th grade World History.
Teaching Style
For me, the formula for delivering an effective lesson is simple: tell a good story. History is rife with abstract concepts – so incorporate visuals, actively involve them in each lesson, challenge them to think critically, and – above all – make it relevant. Allow students to demonstrate their understanding through a variety of methods: writing an essay, illustrating the Bill of Rights or designing their own political cartoon on Andrew Jackson, creating a journal of the Oregon Trail, singing the Preamble to the Constitution (Schoolhouse Rock is awesome!).
Honors and Awards
Department Chair
State Finalist, History Day California (2012-2018)
Own Educational History
M.Ed., California State University, Los Angeles
Single Subject Credential (CLAD), California Lutheran University
B.A., University of California, San Diego
Additional Bio Info
When not making adjustments to my curriculum, I love spending time with my wife and the “Apple Dumplin’ Gang,” our Siberian Huskies Sasha and Abigail and our German Shepherd Shadow. If we ever move to Alaska, we have our very own sled team.
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Should you have any questions, please email me at aroundtheworldteacher@gmail.com.
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Video Guide: Ken Burns The Civil War (Ep. 2)
$2.00Narrated by David McCulloch -- and featuring the voices of Sam Waterston, Morgan Freeman, Julie Harris, Laurence Fishburne, and George Plimpton -- Ken Burns' documentary on the Civil War is the definitive guide to this pivotal time in American history...$2.00 -
Video Guide: Ken Burns The Civil War (Ep. 1)
$2.50Narrated by David McCulloch -- and featuring the voices of Sam Waterston, Morgan Freeman, Julie Harris, Laurence Fishburne, and George Plimpton -- Ken Burns' documentary on the Civil War is the definitive guide to this pivotal time in American history...$2.50 -
Bundled Mini-Lesson: Lincoln at Gettysburg
MSRP: $7.50$6.00Abraham Lincoln's address at Gettysburg on November 19, 1863 is one of the most compelling speeches in American history. In the midst of a civil war that threatened to destroy the Union, Lincoln implored Northerners to honor those who had perished during...MSRP: $7.50$6.00 -
Political Cartoon: School Begins
$2.50School Begins was created by Louis Dalrymple and first appeared in Puck magazine on January 25, 1899. Published shortly after the Spanish-American War, the cartoon was originally intended to support America’s continued expansion and promote the...$2.50 -
Bundle: The Constitution and the Bill of Rights
MSRP: $8.00$6.50Whether you are searching for that Constitution Day lesson or beginning a unit on the Constitution, this bundle is ideal! As an introduction, the bundle begins with a paraphrased version of both the Constitution and Bill of Rights, as...MSRP: $8.00$6.50 -
The Constitution
$5.00Need a guide to the Constitution? Then this resource is PERFECT! The PowerPoint introduces the principles behind and structure of the Constitution. Students will learn about the meaning and origins of federalism, separation of powers,...$5.00 -
The Branches of Government
$2.00This PowerPoint is an excellent means of introducing the ideas of both separation of power and checks and balances. The presentation begins with an explanation of the powers of each branch of the federal government. The second part of the presentation...$2.00 -
Project: Ratifying the Constitution
$2.00Building upon a discussion of The Federalist Papers and The Antifederalist Papers, students will create a poster that either supports of opposes ratification or the Constitution. Ideally, the project uses a sheet of 11 x 17 paper. A...$2.00 -
The Federalist Papers
$2.00This PowerPoint leads students through an introduction to The Federalist Papers, emphasizing what are widely-considered to be the three most prominent articles: Federalist 10, 51, and 78. The presentation also includes an overview of the...$2.00 -
The Legislative Branch
$2.50This PowerPoint is an excellent means of introducing the Legislative Branch of the national government to students! Beginning with the requirements for serving in the House and Senate, the PowerPoint guides students through an...$2.50 -
Mini-Unit: Jacksonian Democracy
MSRP: $8.75$7.00This mini- focuses on the emergence of Jacksonian democracy, a 19th-century political philosophy in the United States that championed greater democracy for the "common man." The PowerPoint begins with a discussion of how Jackson's personality and...MSRP: $8.75$7.00 -
Mini-Unit: Andrew Jackson and the Bank
MSRP: $10.25$8.00This mini-unit leads students through Andrew Jackson's war against the Second Bank of the United States. The PowerPoint emphasizes Jackson's role in vetoing the bank charter prior to the presidential election of 1832 and the resulting collapse...MSRP: $10.25$8.00