Mrs. Martin's U.S. History Class 09-10

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About The Teacher Label:


About The Teacher
I am excited to be teaching at Friendswood Junior High again this year! I obtained both my Bachelors and Masters degrees from the University of Houston-Clear Lake, and my teaching certification is 4-8 Social Studies & 8- 12 Social Studies. Can you tell that I like Social Studies??? I have four terrific children (yes, I am a little biased!). My oldest daughter graduated from Friendswood High School in 2007, and is a junior in college. My oldest son graduated from Friendswood High School in 2009, and is a freshman in college. My other two children are currently attending Friendswood High School. My son is a junior and my youngest daughter is a freshman. I also have one adorable Shih-Tzu named Maggie, and one very cranky cat named Sassy. I love to read and love history (of course!). And, yes, I think the History Channel is awesome! In my spare time (of which there is not much), I enjoy tinkering in the yard, traveling when I can, going to the movies, NASCAR, going out to eat, and yes...just like you, hanging out with my friends! I love old black and white movies, my favorite colors are shades of pink and purple, and I LOVE home grown tomatoes! Other things you might want to know about me ~ just ask ~ I'll usually answer!

Mission Label:


Mission
I hope to inspire my students to understand the importance of reading and learning about history. I cannot improve upon what Ms. Fritz has stated ~ history is so much more than just a "bunch of old dead guys" ~ there is a lot to be learned and I hope to make at least some of it interesting for the students. Who knows ~ you may even develop your own passion for history along the way :) So to answer the age-old question ~ "why do we have to learn about history?" -- history tells us (as the world, a nation, & a state) where we've been, how we got to where we are now, AND at times, it can even help us prognosticate where we might be going!