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Back to School Night. Russ Raffay Department of History and Economics. BA History : Virginia Military Institute MA Military Studies ( Low Intensity Conflict / Unconventional Warfare ): American Military University , MA History : East Stroudsburg University ,
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Back to School Night Russ Raffay Department of History and Economics
BA History: Virginia MilitaryInstitute • MA MilitaryStudies (LowIntensityConflict / UnconventionalWarfare): American MilitaryUniversity, • MA History: East StroudsburgUniversity, • M.Ed. in Administration and Supervision: American Public University. • NJ Department of Education Teacher of Social StudiesCertificate, highlyqualified. • NJ Department of Education Principal Certification. Credentials
1992-1996: St. Michael ’s Elementary, Netcong, NJ • 1996-2000: Belvidere High School, Belvidere, NJ • 2000- current: Mendham High School, Mendham, NJ • AdjunctInstructor of History and Economics: CentenaryCollege, Sussex CountyCommunityCollege, and Warren CountyCommunityCollege • 2000: County Teacher of the Year Award from the State Department of Education Experience
United States History I: Pre I.B./A.P. • United States history from colonization to 1900 • I.B. emphasis on 150 years (1750-1900) • Both I.B. and A.P. will be covered in the class . • We are currently covering the exploration era. About the Course
For the last five years I have had my class read Team of Rivals. This will start near the end of the second marking period. Team of Rivals
Amazon.com has the book for under $7 which includes shipping! • This project has been written up in professional journals. Team of Rivals
Classes are conducted using all of the modalities of learning. Students need to come to class with an open mind. • Homework will be limited. 58 minute periods allows me to cover the material and a review. • Certain units will have more assignments. Procedures
All assessments will be graded on points. The total number of points received over the total number of points possible. • Please check Powerschool for updates. • Grades are entered as soon as possible, usually within the week. Grading
I am available multiple times during the day. • Have your child ask me when is the best time and together we will make an appointment if one is needed. Availability
E-mail: rraffay@wmmhs.org • Voice mail: (973)543-2501 ext. 5175 • Messsages will be checked daily and responses will be sent as soon as possible Contact