Meet the History/Social Studies Department:
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Ms. Sara Kate Thomas
I attended UNC-Chapel Hill where I earned my undergraduate degrees in Political Science and Peace, War and Defense with a minor in Education. I also received my Master of Art in Teaching for Secondary Social Studies from UNC- Chapel Hill. I teach Standard and Honors Economics and Personal Finance
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Ms. Laura Bauer
Hello, this is my 18th year in education. I hold two Bachelor's Degrees from Syracuse University and a Masters in Teaching from Wingate University. I currently teach American History, African American Studies and Leadership. I have been awarded the CATO award for excellence in Social Studies and am serving on the Educator Advisory Board for the Levine Museum of the New South.
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Mr. Robb Bolar
I have my degree in social studies education from Anderson University in Anderson, Indiana. I am teaching American History and AP World History this year at Providence. I have been teaching for 16 years and I have been a reader for the AP exam for four years.
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Mrs. Josie Bradshaw
I have a bachelor's degree from UNC Charlotte in Political Science with minors in Secondary Education and History. I am currently working on a Master's degree from UNC Charlotte in Public Administration. This is my second year teaching American History at Providence.
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Ms. Grace Cameron
Appalachian State University - Secondary History/Social Studies Education. This will be my 5th year teaching. I am excited to return to Providence High School this year teaching Economics & Personal Finance.
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Coach Caz
I have served as a Social Studies teacher for 20 years. Highly qualified instructor of Civics. I also serve as the Athletic Director for the Providence High Athletic Department.
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Mr. Kenneth R. Cawthon, Sr.
World History - highly qualified - teaching this subject for over 10 years. AP Certified for both AP Comparative Government and Politics and AP European History.
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Mrs. Amanda Church
Currently teaching Economics and Personal Finance as well as Psychology. BA in History with a minor in Political Science, Masters in Curriculum and Instruction from Virginia Tech. Nationally Board Certified Teacher. 19 years experience.
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Mr. Chris Cleland
Mr. Cleland teaches AP US History and Civics at Providence High School. This is Mr. Cleland's 18th year teaching and his third year at Providence. Mr. Cleland is a National Board Certified Teacher.
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Ms. Lauren Dale
Hello! I am Ms. Dale and I teach AP Human Geography. This is my 11th year at Providence High School and my 7th year teaching AP Human Geography. My credentials include a Bachelors of Science in History, Secondary Education - Appalachian State University, 2013 as well as a National Board Certified Teacher, Adolescent and Young Adult Social Studies, 2020.
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Ms. Alexandra Dicks
I attended Walsh University in North Canton, Ohio. I graduated Cum Laude with my Bachelor of Arts in Education - Adolescent to Young Adult Social Studies with a minor in History in 2018. From there, I worked at a charter school in the Cleveland, Ohio area for two years before starting at Providence earlier this year.
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Mr. Scott Fernandez
I am currently entering my 34th year in social studies education. I will teaching all AP Psychology classes and have been doing this for the past 22 years. I have a Master's Degree and am a Nationally Certified Board Teacher. I am also a member of the College Board’s FRQ Rubric Development Team.
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Mrs. Ali Glenn
I have been teaching since 2011, and I have been teaching Civics at Providence since 2021.
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Mr. Stephen Golder
I graduated from the University of South Florida with a degree in Social Studies Education. Ive spent the past 3 years teaching AP US History in Tampa Florida! Im excited for my first year at Providence High!
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Mr. Josh Oxendine
This is my second year at Providence High School and my first teaching World History. I also have coached tennis for the past 22 years.
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Ms. Kristen Thomas
I attended Appalachian State University where I got a Bachelor's Degree in Secondary Social Studies Education. I will be teaching American History: The Founding Principles, Civics and Economics in the 2023-2024 school year.