Ms. Martin's U.S. History Class 2011-12

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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 has received her Bachelors degree in History! My oldest son graduated from Friendswood High School in 2009, and is a junior attending Oklahoma State University. My second son is a Class of 2011 graduate of Friendswood High School, and is a sophomore at Austin College in Sherman, Texas, and my baby girl is a senior at Friendswood High School. I also have one adorable Shih-Tzu named Maggie. She is very spoiled and really believes that she is human :) And we have one cat named Ellie. 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, watching old black & white movies, NASCAR, going out to eat, and yes... just like you, hanging out with my friends! 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. 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!