Biography

Education

Master's in Military History, Norwich University, Northfield, Vermont

Bachelor's in History/Social Studies Education, St. Joseph's College, New York, Magna Cum Laude, Special Honors in History

Certifications

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Intern Certification. Social Studies 7-12

Maryland Educator Certificate, Social Studies 7-12, History 7-12

New York Professional Certification, Social Studies 7-12

Professional Experience

Social Studies Teacher, Delone Catholic High School, August 2018-Present

Social Studies Teacher and Department Chair, Bishop McGann-Mercy High School August 2006-June 2018

Student Council Moderator

Professional Organizations and Development

Member of Long Island Council for the Social Studies 

Advanced Placement Summer Institute in U.S. History 

Designing Instructional Units for the New AP U.S. History Exam 

Social Studies Summer Curriculum Planning 

Social Studies Standards and Framework Workshop for Turn-Key Leaders 

Social Studies Coordinator Network Meetings

Teaching Students to Create Good Questions 

Multicultural Principles for Educators 

Transitioning from the DBQ to the Enduring Issues Essay

Google Classroom Training 

Diocesan collaboration for the implementation of teacher training in NYS Social Studies Framework and Standards

National Council for the Social Studies

Pennsylvania Council for the Social Studies

Long Island Council for the Social Studies

Council for Economic Education

Teachers of Psychology in Secondary Schools

Society for Military History

Phi Alpha Theta