NAME :
Dr. Pamela A. Conn
SCHOOL:
Cypress Creek High School
CLASS:
Advanced Placement U.S. History/American Studies/Vietnam War
281.897.4274
Dr. Conn is a master educator of 30 years, teaching at all secondary levels
and at community colleges as an adjunct instructor for 18 years. She holds
three degrees in American History, including a doctorate from the University
of Houston. Since 1999, she has taught various courses in the Round Rock and
Cypress Fairbanks districts including, AP US History, US History, AP European
History,American Studies, and a specialty course in the Vietnam War.
Dr. Conn is also a two-time recipient of McNeil High School's "Golden
Horseshoe" Award for excellence in teaching. She has also serves as a
National Exam Reader for A.P. U.S. History.
Dr. Conn returned to Cypress Fairbanks ISD for the '06-07 year, having taught
in the district from 1987-1991. She serves as the Social Studies Department
Chair for CCHS. Last year, Dr. Conn was the recipient of the Claus Nobel
Educator of Distinction award.
All students who take AP US History and American Studies should be preparing
to sit for the AP National Exam in US History each May. Students are also
strongly encouraged to take the course from Dual Credit through Cy~Fair
College/Lone Star College. Accordingly, the class is structured to allow for
student success on this challenging exam, thus achieving both high school AND
college credit for the course. Along the way, students will learn to analyze
and interpret a variety of historical
resources, develop the ability to use primary documentary material, and
express themselves with clarity and precision both orally and in writing.
Mantra: DESIRE creates the power to SUCCEED. . . tap into the well!