I have not been diligent in my postings as I have been away at an A.P. United States history conference. This has been a great experience and has given me a lot to think about and also use in my classroom. Our presenter was George Henry, a master history teacher and from what I could gather during the 4 days my classmates and I spent with him, a good man. He has probably forgotten more about teaching A.P. history than I will ever know. The best compliment I could give Mr. Henry is, I wish my own children could be his students. Here is his bio:
A graduate of the University of Utah, George Henry is in his 28th year of teaching in the public and private schools of Salt Lake City, Utah. He has served as Teacher, Department Chair, Curriculum Specialist and Student Council advisor at South High, Highland High, and Rowland Hall St. Marks. George has also served as a member of the Achievement Test Development committee in United States History, and a Faculty Consultant at the AP U.S. History reading.
George has served the Western Region of the College Board in the capacity of Regional Council member, Academic Assembly Chair, and Regional Council Chair. He is a consultant for AP U.S. History, Building Success, and AP Vertical Teams workshops. George has a strong commitment to equity and access for all students to AP programs, and focuses his attention specifically on how to increase paths of access for minority and under represented students in AP courses. Currently he serves on the National Academic Advisory Committee of the College Board.
