Course Description: We are fortunate enough to live in one of the greatest nations in the history of the world.  By studying US History, we come to appreciate how all of this began, and we respect those who helped make it this way.  Lessons of courage, wisdom, and persistence are everywhere in our history, along with many mistakes that accompany the growing pains of a nation.

Being part of a global world also allows us to use history to analyze other nations and their behaviors, as well as cycles of our own American history.  Patterns of exploration, imperialism, economics, and the benefits/limitations of geography are still right in front of us every day.  To appreciate and apply history to other situations is a tremendous help in understanding them.

As a student I found history to be fun & interesting.  That’s why I am a teacher.  I do understand that not everyone shares this same passion for history classes; I get that some of you may not be looking forward to another history class.  Here is where I need your help.  History is the study of people and their stories.  I think everyone enjoys a good story.  We need to find that common ground between history and story.