For the past 11 years I’ve been teaching reading, writing and Social Studies to middle school students in McMinnville, Oregon and in 2014 I was even awarded the title of Oregon Social Studies Teacher of the Year. I hold a BA in English and a minor in Art along with a Masters in Education, and I currently serve as the head of my school’s Social Studies department.
Along with my love of teaching, my love of Social Studies and my love of middle school kids, I also love to draw cartoons. I’ve been drawing for years and regularly use my illustration skills to enhance my lessons. Recently, I’ve resolved to write my own webcomics and graphic novels that address both the pedagogy that the market currently is missing and the post-modern sensibilities of middle school students.