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Social Science Teacher & School Bus Driver at @SparkmanMiddle | Dual-Certified Business & Personal Finance Educator

Huntsville, AL
Joined December 2022
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🏺 Ancient Egypt: Project & Assessment! We are wrapping up Topic 3 in 7th Grade World History! This week, students are putting their knowledge to work through their Ancient Egypt project and preparing for our unit assessment. youtu.be/Awup9eFHDgU
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🏺 Ancient Egypt: Pharaohs & the Egyptian Empire! In Topic 3, Week 5, we explore the rise and fall of Egypt's empire—from the Hyksos and reunification to powerful pharaohs like Hatshepsut and Ramesses II. youtu.be/6celP08YVrs?si=sTsM…
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🏺 Ancient Egypt: Pyramids, Religion & the Afterlife! This week in 7th Grade World History, we're exploring Egyptian gods and goddesses, mummification, pyramids, and the journey through the afterlife—including the Weighing of the Heart! ⚖️ youtu.be/JeoVTdc5QZA
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Topic 4 – Week 1: The Nile & Rise of Ancient Egypt How did geography help shape one of the world’s longest-lasting civilizations? 🌍 We’re heading to Ancient Egypt to explore the Nile, pharaohs, hieroglyphics, and the rise of Egyptian civilization! youtu.be/PCuaLUyPA0g
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New lesson! We continue Ancient Civilizations in the Greater Mediterranean with the Akkadians, Babylonians, Phoenicians, Israelites, Assyrians & Persians. 🎥 Topic 3 – Week 2 #WorldHistory #AncientHistory #TeacherVickers youtu.be/jar7jflH4HE
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🌎 New lesson! We’re beginning our study of Ancient Civilizations in the Greater Mediterranean with Mesopotamia—river valleys, Sumer, cuneiform, ziggurats, trade, religion & more! #WorldHistory #Mesopotamia #SocialStudies youtu.be/7B0vrw7FUSA
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Topic 2 – Week 2: Prehistory & the Stone Age Lecture We explore the Paleolithic, Mesolithic & Neolithic periods, Doggerland, Stonehenge, artifacts, early farming, historical sources, and how new evidence can change our understanding of the past. youtu.be/X_gF1ZAaV3Y
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📌 Quick Clarification: At the beginning of the recording, I mention that we spent time studying prehistory last week and are now moving into the Stone Age. To clarify, the Stone Age is part of prehistory.
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🌎 New lesson! We’re heading back to the beginning with Prehistory & the Stone Age—timelines, fossils, artifacts, migration, Beringia, Pangaea, and early humans 🎥 Prehistory & the Stone Age #WorldHistory #Prehistory #StoneAge #SocialStudies youtu.be/DqXORth-DNE
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“Remember this when it comes to creating a safe space: some of the toughest, most no-nonsense teachers create the safest spaces—because students know the expectations are high and the boundaries are clear.”
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Math Tutoring is back at Good Shepherd United Methodist Church for the 2026-2027 School Year! Proud to be a member of a congregation that continues to pour into the community.
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New lesson! We’re learning the map skills we’ll use all year: Maps, Directions, Continents, Hemispheres, and Coordinates. Maps & Directions | 7th Grade World History & Geography #WorldHistory #Geography #MapSkills youtu.be/LFMzPVdjpaw
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I am excited to facilitate this personal finance and life skills boot camp. Students entering grades 8-12 can register here: forms.gle/gvppbTXnZoHCeS5N9
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🚨ATTENTION🚨 Time to update your  student athlete’s physical for the 2026-2027 school year/season.  TOC is hosting its annual $10 Sports Physical Day @ SHS.  (See Attachments)
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Teaching can be challenging and there are times it can feel like I am not making a difference. Then something like this happens… and reminds me why I do what I do… Humbled and honored to be selected as one of our baseball players’ honored guests for Tuesday’s game.
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After a deeper unit on insurance and protecting yourself (including scams and staying safe online) my business and personal finance class will be ending Unit 7 on more of a lighthearted note with the original Jurassic Park movie and a while you watch guide.
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Thanks to Madison Street Festival for their grant towards my Financial Literacy and Life Skills Program at Sparkman Middle School
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