Teaching Practice Scotland Then and Now BACKGROUND
Who is Ann Holmes?
I grew up in Manchester and graduated from Immaculate High School. I attended Dartmouth College and received my undergraduate degree from Wellesley College. I pursued graduate studies in Drama and received my M.A. from The Catholic University of America. After a number of years being self-employed in theatre as an actress, director, and teacher, I returned to school in order to earn my teaching certification. More recently, I took a year-long sabbatical leave in order to study Literature and Art at Simmons College in Boston.
I have been teaching English for four years at Manchester High School West, where I am also advisor to the Class of 2003. Prior to this, I taught Drama and English for nine years at Frederick High School in Frederick Maryland. I now teach both British Literature and Shakespeare. Each summer, I return to the Washington area to direct children in musical productions at Adventure Theatre in Glen Echo, Md.
This is my second year of involvement with the (TIP) Technology Infusion Project with Southern New Hampshire University and the Manchester School District. After developing an “Island Survival” interdisciplinary project last year, the Be inSpired Cool Team has this year developed a “Macbeth Travel Brochure” project which involves Business, English, and Social Studies classes.
During my spare time, I enjoy skiing. Also, I absolutely love to travel. Ireland and Italy are among my favorite destinations. My students have now provided me with an excellent itinerary for Scotland!
Who is Karl Bickford?
I graduated from West High School in Manchester, New Hampshire in June, 1964. I received a B.Ed. from Keene State College in 1968. I taught Social Studies and Science at Hooksett Memorial School in Hooksett, NH. I started teaching at Manchester West in September, 1970. I received a M.A. from Rivier College in 1980.
I have been teaching at Manchester West for the past 33 years. I’ve taught American Government, Geography, Law, Modern European History, Sociology and U.S. History. Currently I teach American Government and Geography of the Eastern and Western Hemisphere.
Presently I am chairman of the Communications Committee and represent my department on the STADCOM Committee. I am the technology mentor for the Social Studies Department. This is my first year of involvement with the (TIP) Technology Infusion Project between Manchester School District and Southern NH University.
Who is Deb Stratton?
I graduated from Central High School in Manchester, New Hampshire in June, 1980. I received an A.S. degree from Southern NH University in 1982. I entered the business world and held positions in the secretarial, computer operating, and accounting areas before returning to SNHU and obtaining my bachelor’s degree in teaching in 1993.
I have been teaching at West High School in Manchester, New Hampshire for the past 8 years. Prior to that, I was a substitute teacher in the Manchester, Londonderry and Goffstown school districts. My first full-time teaching experience was at Merrimack Valley School District during the 1993-1994 school year.
Currently I am one of 6 business teachers at West High School. I also advise our local FBLA chapter, represent my department on the Communications Committee, and coordinate the Internship program at our school. This is my second year of involvement in the (TIP) Technology Infusion Project between Manchester School District and Southern NH University.
I grew up in Manchester and graduated from Immaculate High School. I attended Dartmouth College and received my undergraduate degree from Wellesley College. I pursued graduate studies in Drama and received my M.A. from The Catholic University of America. After a number of years being self-employed in theatre as an actress, director, and teacher, I returned to school in order to earn my teaching certification. More recently, I took a year-long sabbatical leave in order to study Literature and Art at Simmons College in Boston.
I graduated from West High School in Manchester, New Hampshire in June, 1964. I received a B.Ed. from Keene State College in 1968. I taught Social Studies and Science at Hooksett Memorial School in Hooksett, NH. I started teaching at Manchester West in September, 1970. I received a M.A. from Rivier College in 1980.
I graduated from Central High School in Manchester, New Hampshire in June, 1980. I received an A.S. degree from Southern NH University in 1982. I entered the business world and held positions in the secretarial, computer operating, and accounting areas before returning to SNHU and obtaining my bachelor’s degree in teaching in 1993.
