I have been teaching at AUGS in some capacity for the last 10 years. I’ve spent the last 8 as a 7^th grade Social Studies teacher. I graduated from Northern Illinois with a degree in History and my middle and high school teaching credentials. I live nearby with my amazing wife and two obnoxious cats.   

Conflict & Colonialism – This unit requires students to use the tools and skills gained in our first unit and apply them to the early colonial period of American history. In this unit, we explore the voyages of Columbus and the impact of European exploration on Native Americans. We also consider Columbus Day and its place in our current culture. We move on to learning about Jamestown, Pilgrims & Puritans, and eventually the development of the 13 American Colonies.