In general, what do you hope to get out of this grant program?
I hope to be able to provide resources to my teachers and students. I am still a certified middle level and high school history teacher; I am always looking for opportunities to learn more.
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What are you most proud of in your professional life so far?
I have participated in a workshop for the DOE for their lesson plans celebrating African American history. My last year in the classroom I was my school’s Teacher of the Year (2017-2018).
What are your greatest strengths and your biggest weaknesses as an educator?
I love history and try to instill that love of history to my students.
I feel like there is still so much that I still have to learn. I’m excited for this opportunity to learn more.
What do you enjoy doing outside of work?
I enjoy hiking, traveling, reading and playing with my dog Koda.
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Lesson Plan: Information Types
Understand the difference between fact and opinion.
Storyboard: Revolution of 1719 – SC History Standard 8-1.CX
Years before the American Revolution, the colony of Carolina held its own revolution. This encouraged the idea that if the people are unhappy with their government they can petition or change it. There were several events that led to the colonists unhappiness with the Lord’s Proprietors.