1. Students will analyze particular primary and secondary sources to understand the historical influence of an individual.
2. Students will synthesize across primary and secondary sources to identify patterns of historical interpretation.
3. Students will improve their discussion and collaborative problem solving skills.
4. Students will identify patterns of influence in specific global regions, time periods, and fields of human activity.

After completing a BA in history education, I did a highly competitive, one-year graduate fellowship in African History at Emory University in Atlanta. Following that experience, I have spent twenty two years as a history teacher and school administrator in three countries: nine years in Atlanta, Georgia; twelve years in India; and one year in El Salvador. This broad range of experience has made me deeply passionate about teaching young people around the world about the full range of human capacity and limitations--looking at people from all times and places. I love history and helping young people see just how relevant the academic study of history can be for successfully entering adulthood.

From week to week, the selection of sources will change, depending on the person we are examining. Foremost emphasis is placed on primary sources and the teacher will include a full list of sources each week for further exploration and reading.