NAME:
Jeff Place
SCHOOL:
Wappingers Junior High School
CLASS:
Team 7 Green Social Studies
SCHOOL PHONE:
298 - 5200 ext. 0 (leave message with main office)
Don't let the gray hair fool you. I am a "career changer" and this is only my 6th year at WJH. I am finally
doing what I always wanted to do. I love working with middle level students - they are curious,
enthusiastic, and energizing. I have recently received a master's degree in Special Education, which
helps me understand and accommodate the various needs of our diverse student population. I live in
Pawling with my family.
My home phone is 845-855-3774. Feel free to call me (before 9:00 p.m., please) if you have any
questions or concerns.
My school email is jeffrey.place@wappingersschools.org.
My first goal is to provide a safe class environment based on mutual respect for each other’s ideas and
opinions. We will stress cooperative group learning over competition. Each student will be encouraged
to work to his or her potential, whatever level that may be.
I will provide a variety of ways to present and reinforce the social studies curriculum because each
student has a different learning style.
We have more than 250 years of American history to cover this year. I hope to make it as informative
and engaging as possible while providing students with the knowledge and skills they will need to
become successful students and responsible citizens.