
Teaching the Judicial Branch
While the United States runs smoothly now, this has not always happened. It took trials and tribulations to form different departments, appoint leaders, and establish

While the United States runs smoothly now, this has not always happened. It took trials and tribulations to form different departments, appoint leaders, and establish

Students across the United States often focus on specific events and people during history courses. For instance, learning about World War 1, World War 2,

When teaching US History, there is a strong focus on heroic individuals. Honestly, the strength of some of our heroes allowed the United States to

September 11th, 2011, can never be forgotten in history. It is a day that changed America and Americans instantly. However, high school students do not

Sociology is such a fun class to teach in high school. Since students love to be social, they love learning the reason behind interactions. No

It is crucial to have a positive parent-teacher relationship with our students and staff when becoming a teacher. They are not the only ones we

While World War II may have ended long ago, it left a resounding impact on the world. The war from 1939 to 1945 involved most

Honestly, it is fascinating to see how far the United States has come throughout its rich history. This is the case for political and social

Government is a challenging class but often a favorite among students. They love to see how people make laws, how the president handles tasks, and

When students take government, they are always excited to see how each branch works. Honestly, they are intrigued to find out how the branches have

While World War I happened long ago, it left profound effects on the entire globe. With more than 30 countries and 70 million soldiers involved,

Students face many challenges in high school. While they are excited to grow up, they are also making decisions that impact the rest of their
With 15 years of experience teaching government, U.S. history, sociology, and AP government in New York and Pennsylvania, Melissa brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to students and teachers all over the world. She is also a certified AP U.S. Government grader for the College Board. Melissa proudly calls Wooster, Ohio, home and is a dedicated mother of two active boys and a supportive wife to a lacrosse coach.