History Belongs To Us

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I am a student of history, a mentor, and a believer in the value of a “good” education. I love children, dogs, and most of all I love my family. My love of writing began as a child, and my greatest hope is that I have passed down that love to the many students I have worked with through the years. You’ll eventually be able to read about a variety of topics on this site, and I will enjoy writing and publishing each and every one.

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  • The Veldt: Middle School Book Club

    Beyond Entertainment Wednesday is my favorite day of the week, well, at least at school. It’s the day I get to move beyond the ever changing routine and actually have a discussion with the kids that they want to have. Wednesday is the day I actively challenge the people who repeatedly tell me that American…

  • Chicago’s Field Museum; Then and Now

    The White City: 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition In 1893, the World’s Columbian Exposition was held in Chicago, Illinois in order to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus’ voyage to America. In order to host this very important celebration, Chicago had to compete with many other cities throughout the country. In the end, it was…

  • Cave Paintings

    What is Art? If we were to randomly poll a group of people on a city street as to their definitions of the term “art”, we would in all likelihood receive a variety of meanings. The word “art” is in itself many things to different people. For some, it’s viewing paintings in the local museum,…

  • Hull House ~ History of Us ~ Chicago

    Hull House in Chicago, Illinois Jane Addams’ Settlement House On September 18, 1889, Hull House, which would eventually become America’s most influential settlement house, opened its doors. The project, initially funded with the inheritance left to (Laura) Jane Addams by her late father, John H. Adams, a prosperous miller who served in the United States…

  • The History of Us

    As I’ve gone through my life, I am ever captivated by history and its connections to the world we live in today. Throughout history, people have consistently wanted the same things, those being comfort, community, and the opportunity to better their lives. Sadly, history also teaches us that over the span of thousands of years,…