I am a licensed teacher in Virginia and Alaska. I have taught secondary social studies for 20 years (13 years with freshmen). I taught AP human geography for 8 years and have worked as a reader for the College Board scoring AP exams for 20 years. I lived in rural Alaska for 5 years working as a teacher. In Alaska, I was responsible for all subjects in both middle school and high school for 3 years. As an educator, I utilize reading, literacy, investigation, imagination, and speculation and other powerful critical thinking skills to support content. I have written curriculum content for districts in both Virginia and Alaska and worked on state level educational committees. I have worked as a content expert for the U.S. Census Bureau and Virginia Geographic Alliance. I have presented professional development for teachers at the national, state, and local level of education. I have traveled as an educator to the Maritime Provinces of Canada, Brazil, and Ecuador. I have also traveled to Puerto Rico, Mexico City, and Finland.