Back to School Night
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Back to School Night Russ Raffay Department of History and Economics
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Back to School Night. Russ Raffay Department of History and Economics. BA History : Virginia Military Institute MA Military Studies ( Low Intensity Conflict / Unconventional Warfare ): American Military University , MA History : East Stroudsburg University , - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Back to School NightRuss RaffayDepartment of History and Economics
Credentials
• BA History: Virginia Military Institute
• MA Military Studies (Low Intensity Conflict / Unconventional Warfare): American Military University,
• MA History: East Stroudsburg University,
• M.Ed. in Administration and Supervision: American Public University.
• NJ Department of Education Teacher of Social Studies Certificate, highly qualified.
• NJ Department of Education Principal Certification.
Experience
• 1992-1996: St. Michael ’s Elementary, Netcong, NJ
• 1996-2000: Belvidere High School, Belvidere, NJ
• 2000- current: Mendham High School, Mendham, NJ
• Adjunct Instructor of History and Economics: Centenary College, Sussex County Community College, and Warren County Community College
• 2000: County Teacher of the Year Award from the State Department of Education
About the Course
• United States History I: Pre I.B./A.P.
• United States history from colonization to 1900
• I.B. emphasis on 150 years (1750-1900)
• Both I.B. and A.P. will be covered in the class .
• We are currently covering the exploration era.
Team of Rivals
For the last five years I have had my class read Team of Rivals.
This will start near the end of the second marking period.
Team of Rivals
• Amazon.com has the book for under $7 which includes shipping!
• This project has been written up in professional journals.
Procedures
• Classes are conducted using all of the modalities of learning. Students need to come to class with an open mind.
• Homework will be limited. 58 minute periods allows me to cover the material and a review.
• Certain units will have more assignments.
Grading
• All assessments will be graded on points. The total number of points received over the total number of points possible.
• Please check Powerschool for updates.
• Grades are entered as soon as possible, usually within the week.
Availability
• I am available multiple times during the day.
• Have your child ask me when is the best time and together we will make an appointment if one is needed.
Contact
• E-mail: [email protected]• Voice mail: (973)543-2501 ext. 5175• Messsages will be checked daily and
responses will be sent as soon as possible
