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Monterey Trail High School
2008-2009 Social Science Teachers
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Founding Social Science Department Chair 2004
I am very happy to accept the challenge of opening a new high school. Monterey Trail High School will become a very special place through the hard work of a dedicated staff and a motivated student body.
- Ron Setzer
Martin Billings
- African American Studies
- World History
Education is freedom.
Bill Cuthbertson
- Economics
- World Geography
- Honors Human Geography
As a Social Science teacher, I have always believed that it is important to teach ideas and concepts, not just facts. It's the responsibility of the students to develop their own conclusions. I don't want students to just repeat the information that I told them. I want students to take the ideas that they have learned and create their own views.
"Teachers open the door, but you must enter by yourself"
~ Chinese Proverb
Tova Clemmensen
"The object of teaching a child is to enable him to get along without a teacher."
~Elbert Hubbard
Nicole Duarte
Justin Harman
My passion for teaching is to make sure student’s interests, thoughts and ideas are validated in order to encourage them to seek out knowledge so that they may become life long learners.
Jaime Luke
- You and the Law
- Psychology I
"I wanted to become a teacher because I felt as though my adolescence was missing an educated, supportive, and caring role model. When I teach, I allow students to question and find answers for themselves. This way they are able to own that knowledge. Sometimes I am successful and sometimes my efforts need modification, but my overall goal is to let every student experience their full potential as learners."
Lee Majewski
- World History
- American Government
- Economics
RESPECT IS EARNED
WHY I BECAME A TEACHER:
I became a teacher to help, assist, and guide students to reach their full potential. I view my role in education as an advocate; an advocate for students, an advocate for the parents of those students, and an advocate for education. Education is a two way street. I learn from the wisdom, experiences, and enthusiasm of my students, and hope to impart those same things to my students.
Ken Manfredi
- Sports Psychology
- World History
I find tremendous joy in teaching history. Teaching is a responsibility that requires me to be a life-long learner and is a vehicle for me to share with students the value of studying history. I enjoy the challenge of teaching students how to develop and improve the skills necessary to read, write, and think independently.
One quote that reflects my passion for studying history comes from the wise French historian of Philosophy Etienne Gilson, "History is the only laboratory we have in which to test the consequences of thought."Yvette Rios-Siemers
- World History
- Women's Studies
- Cultural Studies
- Chicano/Latino Studies
As a teacher I feel it is my job to listen, motivate and educate. I am unable to educate unless I create clear high expectations for every student who comes through my door. My passion for teaching comes from watching my students learn and learning from my students.
It is the teacher’s responsibility to motivate and inspire.
It is the student’s responsibility to question and learn.
Yvette Rios~Siemers
Stephen Templeton
- U.S. History
- American Goverment
- Advanced Placement American Government
- Economics
History shows us that change is inevitable unless you’re at a vending machine.
Lucky Tran
Students can only learn so much from their own experiences and by reading a book. The rest of it has to come from someone who has something to teach and to pass on. Not only do teachers teach their subjects but also pass on vital information and advice that are helpful for students.
Trang Tran
Advanced Placement World History
The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires. ~William Arthur Ward
Maryville Poe
- Psychology II
- U.S. History
- Advanced Placement U.S. History
It might be a good idea if the various countries of the world would occasionally swap history books, just to see what other people are doing with the same set of facts.
~Bill Vaughan
Seeing through someone else's eyes is yet another vast important part of deeply understanding through unbiased perspective. The key to teaching is not just about facts and information but how to use it to bring about change for the greater good.
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