This post is written by Jen Reidel, the 2019-20 Teacher in Residence.
Tell us a bit about yourself.
I am a Pacific Northwest native from Bellingham, Washington, the “city of subdued excitement,” who loves teaching Civics, Law, and History. I’ve dedicated my career as a high school Social Studies teacher to providing students with meaningful and relevant learning experiences about the world around them as well as offering ways to practice civic engagement.
How has using primary sources changed your teaching?
Using primary sources in my classroom shifts the responsibility of l