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Nathaniel C. Armistead
Cailleen Bernardi
Caroline Berz
Sandra J. Crawford
Alison Cutler
Ponokah Gillespie
Joshua B. Gilman
David S. Grace
Deborah Grace - emeritus
Caroline Han
Lorraine Hodin
David C. Hosford
Phillip W. James
Shireen Meskoob
Jane Murphy
James A.Newton - emeritus
Lisa S. Peck
Emily Phillips
James Raffel
Lisa Ravicz
Bill Schechter - emeritus
Melisa Shen - on leave
Katie Worth
Julianne Yazbek
Retired Faculty
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2004 Top /\
Colgate, B.A.; Boston College, M.A.; Duke University Law School. |
Modern European
History and Law & American Society
I find that my curiosity, my interest in exploring the unknown draws me to the study of History because there is always something new to learn, a different region, time period, genre, so on and so forth. Even if I did ever learn all that there is to know on one subject, there are so many more to discover. In addition, I love stories. History is the greatest, most complex, most outlandish story that there is to tell, because it is the story of our lives. Though storytelling is largely a lost art in an age of Cable TV and soundbites, it still lives on in History.
Sports, cars, reading, foreign travel, cooking
nathaniel_armistead@lsrhs.net
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2006 Top /\
Boston College, B.A.; Central Connecticut State University, M. Ed. |
Global Issues, 20th Century American History, Modern America.
My interest in history began at an early age. I loved looking at maps and learning more about the world, past and present. I hope to convey this sense of exploration to my students as they learn more about American history and current events. I want my classes to be engaging, challenging, and relevant to the modern world. In particular, my goal in teaching Global Issues is that my students will care more about the world by the end of course. I want my students to care because I do, but not for that reason. Hopefully, my students will care because they have learned a little more about the world, the way it works, and how issues impact individuals.
Spending time with my family in Rhode Island, antique shopping, traveling-especially exploring cities with my husband, learning to cook, walking, architecture, and watching football.
cailleen_bernardi@lsrhs.net
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2002 Top /\
Tufts, B.A.; Harvard, M.Ed |
Modern Europe, Modern World History, Modern America, Race and Membership
Urban Outgoers Club, METCO mentor
I teach history because of the connections we can make between history and today's world. The present is informed by the past. I love exploring issues of race, membership and identity with young people who are eager to understand the power they have to participate in today's democratic society.
My favorite out-of-school activities are spending time with my niece and nephew, running, yoga and travel. I recently complete my SCUBA diving certification and look forward to seeing the more of the world as it exists underseas. I also spend many hours out of school watching and making documentary film. I travel frequently to my hometown of Memphis, Tennessee where my current film is being shot.
caroline_berz@lsrhs.net
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1985 Top /\
Dartmouth, B.A.; Harvard, M. Ed. |
Asian Studies, Modern European History, World Crises
Individual Web Page
Amnesty International
Teaching and
learning together with my students and colleagues here at L-S over the last
two decades has been everything I’ve hoped for in a job: thought-provoking,
challenging, fun, and life-affirming. My academic interests include world religions,
international politics, and the intellectual and social history of Asia.
I enjoy playing, hiking, camping, traveling, reading, growing things, thinking, talking, and playing music with my family and friends.
sandra_crawford@lsrhs.net
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2004 Top /\
Washington University in Saint Louis, B.A.; Tufts University, M.A.T. |
Modern World History, Modern European History
Co-advisor to the Class of '08 steering committee
I see history as a lens to look through for which to prepare for the future. By understanding past conflicts and studying their resolutions, we are better equipped for understanding the problems that face us today and problems that will present themselves in the future. I think history is exciting, interesting, and fun. It connects to all of our lives and empowers us to make decisions about the future of our world. I love to read and learn and I love how teaching allows for me to do both every day.
I enjoy reading, jogging, watching TV, and spending time at the beach. I am very close with my family, though they live in Philadelphia. I love going home for vacations and traveling to New York to visit with college friends. I hope to own my own business one day.
alison_cutler@lsrhs.net
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2007 Top /\
Bowdoin College, AB; Boston University, MAT |
Modern America, Modern World History
I believe studying history allows us to better understand humanity, and it provides us as individuals an opportunity to connect to something greater than ourselves. We can explore the height of human ingenuity and virtue, and plumb the depth of human avarice and corruption. By developing an understanding of where we stand in the world in relation to our history and inherited civic responsibilities, we can make better informed decisions and judge how we can contribute to the local, national, and global community. As a teacher, I hope to impart my passion for history and love of learning (of all sorts!) to my students.
Reading, traveling, dancing, hiking, studying Japanese culture & language, watching anime, cooking, and spending time with friends and family
ponokah_gillespie@lsrhs.net
978-443-9961 ext. 4318
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1998 Top /\
Indiana, B.A.; Tufts, M.A.T.; DePaul University. |
Law & American Society, Early American History
Coach for 9th Grade Boys Basketball, public address announcer for five seasons of LS football, advisor to now defunct (but always funky) LS Led Zeppelin club, one year as assistant advisor for The Forum
My mission as
a classroom teacher is to help people learn not just about raw historical or
legal concepts, but also to think about larger, more complex notions of WHY
things are important to learn about. As my favorite professor in graduate school
pointed out, it's more important to pursue the question worth asking rather
than to just memorize information. Along the way, I think it's important to
have a little fun in class. Maybe laugh about what's comical in history or
the law, or simply laugh at ourselves. In fact, basketball coach Jim Valvano
once noted, "If you can laugh, and you think, and you cry, that's a great
day."
Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my beautiful wife and daughter, watching Indiana University football and basketball games, as well as grooving to the classic musical sounds of Dylan, Zeppelin, and the Dead.
Individual/Course Web page
joshua_gilman@lsrhs.net
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2002 Top /\
Macalester, B.A.; Brown, M.A.T. |
Modern European
History & World Crises
I had the good fortune of living in Taiwan for several years and I taught English as a means of supporting myself while I studied there. Though teaching was not my original goal, I came to find great satisfaction in helping people learn, watching their growth, and experiencing my own from the process. I believe in service and the importance of investing in one's community. How better to give back and serve than to teach and to help young people become well-skilled, thoughtful participants in the community.
Reading, hiking,
camping, traveling, Italian, Chinese language, culture & cuisine,
Chinese gong fu, dodge ball, rock climbing, and history.
david_grace@lsrhs.net
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1971 Top /\
Oberlin, B.A.; University of Wisconsin, M.A.; |
Modern America, Advanced Placement U.S.History, American Issues, Trends in U.S. History, Trials in U.S. History, Twentieth Century U.S. History
Individual Web Page
To teach history at Lincoln-Sudbury is to continually grow and to explore new challenges. Both the school and the department have encouraged me to take risks and to maintain an intellectual sharpness. Although an American historian by training, the curricular demands of the department inspired my pursuit of Asian studies. These studies have taken me to the Asian continent on ten separate trips in the capacity of both student and teacher. Relating personal experiences became an invaluable part of my repertoire.I have also valued the opportunity to teach a variety of students, from the academic superstars to the most academically challenged. The needs of each group have helped me to mature as a teacher. Finally I have derived much satisfaction from all the extra-curricular trips that I have helped to organize.
Swimming, Classical Music, Cooking, Reading, Aerobic and Muscular Fitness, Travel
debby_grace@lsrhs.net
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1991 Top /\
Cornell, B.A.; Boston University, M.A.T. |
African History, Modern America, Trends in 20th Century
Africa Action Club, STAND (A Student Anti-Genocide Coalition)
A few excellent history teachers from my high school years taught me how to approach the study of history, think analytically, and express my ideas in writing. I use those skills every day in my job and feel fortunate to have the opportunity to teach these skills to my students. I hope that my classroom is a place where students feel comfortable learning, laughing and growing. I hope that the content of my courses interests my students and that they find the process of learning provocative, challenging and ultimately rewarding. Finally, I hope that my students come away with an appreciation of, and interest in, the world beyond our borders and our connections to those places.
spending time with my family and friends, gardening, reading cookbooks, running, and eating
caroline_han@lsrhs.net
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2002 Top /\
Colgate, B.A.; Harvard, M.Th.S. |
Psychology, Modern European History, Independent Studies
Model United Nations Club faculty advisor
I try to empower and engage students to make connections between classroom topics and their own life experiences and decisions. My classes are student centered so that each individual feels comfortable bringing their own experience to discussions and activities. I design activities and assignments which encourage students to think like historians and psychologists and emphasizes how individuals can make a difference in their own lives and the lives of others. I enjoy teaching and learning and feel like learning is a life long process. I appreciate the enthusiasm and humor of my students.
I enjoy playing outdoors
with my husband, Matt, our three kids, Sam, Ellie and Ruth, and our 13
year old dog Rosie. We go skiing in the winter and swimming in the summer
(Rosie prefers swimming, she’s too old for skiing) My husband is
a political organizer initiating grassroots campaigns across the country
which makes for interesting house guests.I work out in the early morning
with the Wellness department and run the You Go Girl Tufts 10K with Susan
Shields, Wellness teacher.
Individual Web page
lorraine_hodin@lsrhs.net
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1998 Top /\
Amherst, B.A.; Stanford, M.A.; Harvard, Ed. M. |
Facing History and Ourselves, Modern European History, Dictators
Soccer coach, International Connections Club, Red Star Collective, Stalin Survivors project
My experience of traveling after college during the fall of Communism really brought home how dynamic and important History really is. There were a number of years when I lived in Russia when there were no History classes because nobody knew what they should teach. After relying on the Party line for so long, it was fascinating to watch a people rediscover and rewrite what had happened for the last 70 years. This has really dictated the two guiding principles that I try to pass on to my students: the ability to find information and the ability to analyze and express this information in writing.
Soccer, Running, Russia, Kids
david_hosford@lsrhs.net
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1986 Top /\
Harvard, A.B.; Brown, M.A.T.; University of Michigan. |
Philosophy, Twentieth Century American History
Colors, Cum Laude Society, Student Philosophy Journal
In teaching philosophy, I want students to appreciate that philosophy is fun, fascinating, challenging, accessible, and useful for all people, not just a select few. In teaching American history, I want students to embrace their country's history. It is vital to understand our past to make sense of the present and move ahead to the future. Our history is who we are as a people. In addition, history is just plain interesting. I am excited about learning, reading, and thinking, and I try to get others a little excited as well.
reading, choral singing, watching movies
phil_james@lsrhs.net
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2005 Top /\
Mount Holyoke College, B.A. in International
Relations; Boston University, M.A.T. in Social Studies
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Modern European History, Modern World History
I want all my students to realize history's importance and relevance to their local, national, and international communities. Furthermore, in our globalized society students will hopefully appreciate the similarities and differences between their own culture and the rest of the world's cultures. No matter what path they choose to take in life, cultural understanding and tolerance will be invaluable to the interactions between my students and people from around the world.
orchestral playing, watching movies
shireen_meskoob@lsrhs.net
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2001 Top /\
Bryn Mawr, B.A., UMASS Boston, M.A. anticipated graduation 2006
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Modern European History, Psychology
previously advised the LS Dance Troupe
Interested in
both the subjects I teach, especially the contstant developments in psychology.
In college I studied what is known as "subaltern" studies and I am
still interested in this subject, which is basically how minority and/or disenfranchised
members of society are shaped by and shape their environments. Some examples
would be things like gender, racial and ethnic studies within the History genre.
Spending time with my husband, daughter and dogs reading watching baseball and hockey, cooking for friends
jane_murphy@lsrhs.net
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1967 Top /\
Harvard, A.B., M.A.T.; Boston University; University of Virginia
1967; Rectory School 1965 - 1966 |
Western Civilization, US Survey, Modern European History, US Lab, Modern European History Lab, Twentieth Lab, Communications Skills, Introduction to the Humanities, Humanities II, Fun Ed, Introduction to History
After thirty-eight years at LS my philosophy and goals can best be summed as follows: There is one good, knowledge; and one evil, ignorance (Socrates)/ The greatest thing by far is to be a master of metaphor (Aristotle)/ I am a man, and think no human act or thought beyond me (Terence)/ Art is a lie which makes us see the truth (Picasso)/ History does not repeat itself, but it rhymes (Mark Twain)/ Manners makyeth man (William of Wyckham)/ To marvel is the beginning of knowledge; and where we crease to marvel we may be in danger of ceasing to know (E. H. Gombrich)/ Education is the best provision for old age (Aristotle)/ In view of man's long night and twilight, all recorded history, taken in mass, seems modern, and at that -- but the beginning of a dawn (Louis Sullivan)/ We shall not cease from exploration, And the end of all our exploring, Will be to arrive at where we started. And to know the place for the first time (T.S. Eliot)
I do research on my family and on political satire in the age of Andrew Jackson. I am also the historian of Medomak Camp, and am currently compiling an index of persons to its newspaper, The Medomak Camper (1909 - 2005). I am also writing a narrative to accompany the films of the camp now deposited with Northeast Historic Film. I love travel, visiting galleries, collecting, all aspects of natural history, and gardening. I read a lot to make certain my mind does not died. I am also the treasurer of Apple Valley Montessori School.
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jim_newton@lsrhs.net
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2001 Top /\
Middlebury, B.A.; Duke , M.B.A.; Harvard M. Ed.; Harvard |
Modern European History, Economics, Contemporary World Cultures
Students for a Free Tibet Club.
My goal is to
create lifelong learners. I want to infect students with my enthusiasm and
curiosity for history and economics so that they will continue to explore ideas
after the class has ended. I incorporate my experiences in the private sector
and traveling to highlight the ‘real world’ significance of our
classroom studies. I strive get students to consider the world outside of Boston,
Lincoln and Sudbury and their responsibilities in that world.
Away from LS I like to be outside, either backpacking, cycling, telemark skiing, gardening or taking urban hikes about Cambridge. Until my son gets older, I do more of the latter than the former. In the summer I look forward to introducing my son to other parts of the world. I love to travel. Within LS I try to get down to the pottery studio now and then and throw on the wheel.
Individual/Course Web page
lisa_olsson@lsrhs.net
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1998 Top /\
Smith, B.A.; University of Wisconsin - Madison, M.A. |
20th Century US History, Great Trials and Issues in US History, AP United States History, World Crises.
Gay/Straight Alliance, Visions, Civility Committee, MLK
Teaching history gives me an opportunity to walk with students through time so we can gain a clearer understanding of how to do things better in our present and future. Ultimately, through studying history and its many ordinary and dramatic moments, my goal is to help students see themselves as critical and engaged citizens who can become agents of positive change in their communities and in the wider world.
I enjoy most of what life is about--family, friends, world events, good food, books, music, travel, getting and staying (!) in shape, cultural events, and gardening. Sometimes I wish I had a really clear passion so that I could focus my energies more but I guess I just feel drawn to too many things. I live in Providence, RI, with my partner, two amusing dogs, and a huge extended family.
Individual/Course Web page
lisa_peck@lsrhs.net
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2000 Top /\
Princeton, B.A. in Psychology; Boston College, M.S.W. with a focus in Clinical Social Work.
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Psychology
I have always been curious about human behavior, especially the driving forces that compel us as individuals to make decisions. Psychology is a topic that touches all aspects of our lives
and is a field that is constantly evolving. Theories are continually
being generated and old ones challenged. Developing a reflective as well
as an inquisitive approach to the subject matter is crucial. One of the
wonderful things about teaching this course is that it provides me with an opportunity to learn about the experiences of the students and assist them in applying their ideas and voices to the current psychological perspectives.
In addition to teaching psychology here at L-S, I am also a Clinical Counselor and the coordinator for the Academic Support Center. Both of these positions are perfect examples of how the field of psychology can be applied to numerous careers including the educational setting.
Photography, Swimming, Lacrosse, Tennis, Traveling, and Sushi
Individual web page
emily_phillips@lsrhs.net
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2005 Top /\
Tufts, B.A., Columbia, MIA; Rutgers University
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Modern American History, Modern European History
I love both European and American history, and hope that I can convey that enthusiasm to my students. I try to make history fun and challenging by using games and simulations in the classroom that put students in a specific historical moment so that they can better appreciate the choices and problems faced in the past. Historians are excellent readers and writers, so I emphasize those skills as well.
Baseball, photography, spending time with my family, sailing, tennis, reading
james_raffel@lsrhs.net
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1973 Top /\
DeWitt Clinton H.S., Bronx, N.Y.; Cornell, B.S.; University of California at Berkeley; Harvard University; Goddard, M.A. |
Postwar America, 20th Century American History, Meet Mr. Thoreau, Journalism, World Crisis, Great Trials in American History, U.S Survey, Fundamental Education History, Communication Skills History, American Issues.
The Forum (the school newspaper), MLKAP, The Bob Dylan Club
I have had a
few goals in teaching history: to try to transmit to my students my own life-long
passion for history; to make clear the meaning of Faulkner’s words that, “The past is never dead, it’s not even past”;
to honor those who came before, their triumphs, struggles, tribulations; to
convey why an understanding of history is essential to the hope of creating
a better world....and while doing this to read some poems and sing some songs
together.
Kayaking, Thoreau, writing poetry, playing the dulcimer, trying to play the harmonica, Bob Dylan, rooting for my beloved Yankees and praying the Red Sox will lose.
bill_schechter@lsrhs.net
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2001 Top /\
Boston College, B.A., M. Ed.; William & Mary, M.A. |
Great Trials in U.S. History, Modern America, 20th Century America
Former coach for Wayland-Weston Rowing Association (spring 2002-spring 2003) Former coordinator of Mentoring Young Minds Program, current mentor to 2 Boston students
My own fascination with the study of history is in large part due to my own teachers' ability to make history interesting. To me, history has never been the simple memorization of names and dates, if it were I would not choose to study or teach it. Rather, history is the story of people's lives. My goal as a teacher is to help my students do just that - study the lives and understand the experiences of others in a different place and time. Even more than that, while I love the study of history, it is teaching high school students that I find to be most rewarding. While I do hope that my students at least gain some appreciation for some aspect of the history that we study, I do not expect that they will all emerge from my class as budding historians. More than anything I want them to enjoy our time together, to become more inquisitive thinkers, and to emerge more confident in themselves as learners. It is the personal connections that mean the most to me and that make the experience of teaching so much fun.
Spending time with my husband and son, cooking, reading, traveling, home remodeling, playing with my dog Emmie.
Individual/Course Web page
melisa_shen@lsrhs.net
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Modern America, Great Trials in American History
katie_worth@lsrhs.net
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New England Conservatory of Music, B.M., M.M.; Antioch College; Harvard University. Appointed 1968. Retired, 1998. |
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Harvard, A.B.; Andover-Newton Theological School, M. Div.; University of London; New College, University of Hong Kong. Appointed 1969. Retired 2001. |
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25 Newton Rd.
Sudbury, MA 01776
978.443.4346
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Cornell, B.A.; Harvard, M.A.T.; Simmons, M.S. Appointed 1968. Retired 2002. |
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21 Rice Spring Lane
Wayland, MA 01778
508.358.2522
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Northeastern, B.S.; Babson, M.B.A.; University of Massachusetts. Appointed 1958. Retired 2002. |
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St. Michael's, B.A.; Clark, M.A. Appointed 1957. Retired 1990. |
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81 Pleasant St.
Ware, MA 01082
413.967.8398 |
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Clark, B.A.; Northeastern, M.A.; Boston College; SUNY at Stonybrook; Clark University. Appointed 1962. Retired 1988. |
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Worcester, MA 01605
508.756.4573
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