- Decatur High School
- Social Studies
Teachers
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Douglas Altizer
IB Psychology 2
PsychologyCassandra Black
AP U.S. History
Intro to African American StudiesChris Davis
Civics/Economics (9th)
Jessica Edwards
U.S. History
IB History 1Kristen Embry
IB History 2Javier Fernandez
Civics/Economics (9th)
AP U.S. HistoryJennifer Gonzalez
AP PsychologySheronda Hardy
Civics/Economics (9th)Cherith Johnson
AP Psychology
IB Psychology 1Gina Kang
Civics/Economics (9th)
Benjamin Kaplan
U.S. HistoryBrandon Perkins
World History
IB World History 1Tracy Sanford
Intro to African American Studies
PsychologyMarlene Salgado-Benitez
World History
IB History 1Alexander Sawyer
AP U.S. History
IB History 2Robert Shelton
Civics/Economics (9th)John Sommer
AP U.S. History
U.S. HistoryKara Vona
World HistoryJames Wilson
World HistoryMark Wilson
U.S. History
Social Studies Overview
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The social studies department at Decatur High School is committed to developing active and engaged citizens who strive to contribute positively to their local, national, and global communities. To further this goal, social studies teachers at Decatur High School work to help students collaborate with others in order to make meaning and solve problems; pursue curiosity in a self-directed way, accepting accountability for learning; analyze differing perspectives for context, merit and bias; engage in effective research; and make well-supported arguments to communicate effectively and respectfully, both verbally and in writing.