11th and 12th Grade Social Sciences          

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I have a B.S.in Education from Shippensburg University in Pennsylvania, 12 graduate credits in Special Education from the same institution, 9 credits of Social Sciences from Wilson College, Chambersburg, Pennsylavania and ESL certification.

In 1996, I began teaching at Shalom Christian Academy as the Middle School Social Studies Teacher.  Currently I am teaching 11th and 12th grade Social Sciences.

American History II-Covers events from Reconstruction to the Present................Offered every other year, Last offered 2007-2008

Church History - studies New Testament origins, Constantine, Reformation, Anabaptism, the Great Awakenings, denominations, and church leader.

Economics - Students learn the types of economic systems, how the American economic system works, and basic business organization. ....offered every other year. Last offered 2007-2008

Sociology - the study of human relationships.  Looks at individuals, groups, family, social problems, and culture

Psychology - the study of human behavior. Studies how God developed our minds and why we make the choices we d.

American Government - studies the background of  the US Constitution and the workings of our federal, state, and local government......offered every other year, last offered 2006-2007