The goal of this class is for students to learn about the geology, wildlife and the history of Mount Rushmore (also known as the Six Grandfathers), and the area that surrounds it (Paha Sapa/Black Hills). 

I have a BA in elementary education with a minor in history.  I am of Native American (Cherokee and Creek) and European descent.  My roots are grounded in the history of this country with views from many different perspectives.  I love teaching all subjects but most of all, I love teaching young learners about the world around them.  I have a great love for history, nature and the great outdoors.  My parents were both educators and instilled in me at a young age the love for nature, learning, teaching and appreciating history.  I love sharing these same principles with others!  

Some information shared in class comes from the following websites:  https://www.nps.gov/moru/index.htm,  https://www.nps.gov/moru/learn/historyculture/why-these-four-presidents.htm, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republic_of_Lakotah_proposal, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Rushmore, https://blog.nativehope.org/six-grandfathers-before-it-was-known-as-mount-rushmore, https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/rushmore-sioux/, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Hills, http://www.native-americans-online.com/native-american-black-hills.html