Before I started my education to become a teacher, I trained to be a historian.  I received a BA and MA in history, then went on to complete my teaching licensure.  With 2 history degrees in my pocket, I had convinced myself of the type of teacher I wanted to become.  Definitely high school and definitely a lecturer.  It wasn't until I met Garth that I began to formulate a different opinion about social studies and the role it plays in education.  One of my professors was a former Beachwood teacher.  Her class was the first "field" experience in my teaching.  She told me that she thought I would do great in the middle school setting and that she knew the perfect teacher for me to work with.  It did not take long for me to re-evaluate my career decisions after sitting in on Garth's 7th grade class. 
 to be continued......