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HISTORY AND GLOBAL STUDIES
History and Global Studies expose students to a broad framework of historic, geographic, social, and cultural perspectives, encompassing Western and non-Western experiences. The department presents history as a means of exploring vital questions of both historic and contemporary relevance. Students learn both independently and cooperatively, developing skills in problem solving and decision making. Varied classroom activities give students opportunities to develop critical thinking and writing skills. Research and discussion are further enhanced by the use of materials made available through computer technology.
World Studies
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▸ 3 CREDITS; REQUIRED COURSE FOR GRADE 9
Where did humans come from, how did we get here, and what can we learn from the human experience?
Students in this course will study an overview of human development from the origins of hominins to the present. Through an emphasis on major events and key ideas from each of the inhabited continents, students will work to master the skills of collaborative problem-solving, critical thinking, cultural competency, and effective communication. Students will examine and investigate different patterns of human interaction. In particular, students will focus on how humans interact with each other, their environment, and technology. Students will practice discovering, analyzing, and using evidence to support or counter opinions through discussions, essays, and research projects, including at least one formal paper.
United States History
▸ 3 CREDITS; REQUIRED COURSE FOR GRADE 10
How has America’s history shaped its modern political, social, and economic climate?
Students will trace the history of the United States from the European colonization of North America to the present, with a focus on the events and trends in the nation’s 500 -year history that are the foundation of its modern society. Students will critically examine past events and trends and draw conclusions about their causes and impacts. Students will collaborate on primary source research, using diaries, letters, reports, speeches, and official documents. Students will combine writing and reading skills with research, presentation technologies, and analysis of film and video resources.
United States History Honors
▸ 3 CREDITS; PREREQUISITE: GRADE OF 93 IN WORLD STUDIES; FULFILLS U.S. HISTORY REQUIREMENT
How close has America come to the vision of its founders?
Designed to prepare students for AP U.S. History, students in U.S. History Honors will examine the story of America focusing on the individuals and events that have shaped the nation. They will attempt to trace the evolution of America’s national identity as they examine the complex nature of democracy and the constant struggle to make the promise of the U.S. Constitution a reality. Students will focus on analytical reading and writing skills, discussion, documentbased questions, effective note taking, and cooperative learning. Primary source readings, maps, secondary
History And Global Studies Department Faculty
MRS. CHERYL BEAL
AMHERST COLLEGE – B.A.
RUTGERS SCHOOL OF LAW – J.D.
MR. D. CONNOR BRENNAN
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN – B.A.
DR. LAURA DOCTER
STANFORD UNIVERSITY – B.A., M.A.
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY – PH.D.
MR. OTIS DOUCE
DIRECTOR OF EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND GLOBAL DIVERSITY STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK, POTSDAM – B.A.
UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE – M.A.
MR. SIMON ESPINOSA
UNIVERSITY OF LONDON – B.SC.
UNIVERSIDAD SAN FRANCISCO DE QUITO, ECUADOR – B.A.
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY – M.F.A.
MR. RORY HART
DIRECTOR OF JOHN GALE HUN CIVICS EDUCATION PROGRAM
LAFAYETTE COLLEGE – B.A.
EMORY UNIVERSITY – M.A.
MR. RYAN HEWS
HEAD OF THE UPPER SCHOOL
BOWDOIN COLLEGE – B.A.
COLLEGE OF WILLIAM & MARY – M.ED.
MR. WILLIAM HOLUP
ASSOCIATE DEAN OF STUDENTS
WESLEY COLLEGE – B.S.
MS. LYNN MCNULTY
GRADE LEVEL DEAN AND DIRECTOR OF SERVICE LEARNING
DOUGLASS COLLEGE – B.A.
MS. SEARA MOON
YONSEI UNIVERSITY – B.A.
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA – M.A.
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY – ADVANCED GRADUATE CERTIFICATE
MRS. VIVIAN PIEL
THE COLLEGE OF NEW JERSEY – B.S.N.
NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY – M.A.
MS. ELIZABETH PLAUTZ
WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY – B.A.
CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY – M.A.
INDIANA UNIVERSITY – M.B.A.
MR. NATHANIEL RICKLER
BATES COLLEGE – B.A.
LESLEY UNIVERSITY – M.ED.
MR. ROBERT SACCO
EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY – B.A.
RUTGERS UNIVERSITY – M.A.
