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Jeff Sessions
I teach US History II (Juniors) and English 7 to 7th graders.

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Hello, my name is Nicole Hedden and I teach American History and Geopolitics at Andrews High School in Andrews, NC. I grew up near Charlotte and moved to the mountains 6 years ago - I'm so glad I did. I love it here! I'm very passionate about teaching 20th century Europe and how the effects of WW2 and the Cold War influence today's politics. I draw a lot of comparisons between the propaganda of WW2 and the propaganda in totalitarian countries today.

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Aloha! My name is Katie and I work at Pacific Historic Parks as the Education Specialist. I'm excited to meet and work with everyone!

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Hello from Locust Grove! Getting a late start on this class, but it is now winter break so I have the time ;) I am teach World History II and AP US History at Woodbridge Senior High School in Woodbridge, VA.

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Hi! I'm Megan Schaefer and I teach at Knoxville High School in Knoxville, IL. I teach Military History, AP US History, Genocide and the Holocaust, World History and Cultures.  I'm looking forward to this course to gain more information related to the Pacific Theater to use in my classroom--especially oral histories.

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Jason McDonald, History Teacher, Grace Church School

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My name is Carly Kahl. I live in Abilene, Texas, and am excited to see what all this course covers.

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Hello from the Valley of the Sun! My name is Taylor Chism. I am currently an elementary teacher, but hoping to move up to teaching high school history. I love learning about WWII and cannot wait to learn more. I am also excited to learn about more resources that I can use in my classroom.

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Janelle Gilson
I am so excited about this opportunity.  My dad remembered Pearl Harbor as a young boy of 8.  I love Punchbowl and amazed by the living history we have in Hawaii. I am happy to be a part of this opportunity!  I live in Boise, Idaho, and there are still a few surviving Morrison Knudson employees that were on Wake Island alive.  It is sad to see that history disappearing.

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My name is Pam Forsythe. I'm a distance learning History professor in Florida.

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Brenna Wyatt: World History: looking forward to finding new resources to incorporate into lessons on the Pacific.

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My name is Jay Martens. I teach at Williamsville High School, a small rural/suburban school in central Illinois. I currently teach World History, AP United States History, Global Studies/Geography, Illinois History, Civil War, and World War II classes. My specialization in history is the World War II era.

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I am a retired Army Officer and am now in my 4th year as a teacher at Skyview Middle School. I currently teach 7th and 8th grade Social Studies, coach, and work with our Gifted students. John M. Riley

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I teach Social Studies at Burlington High School in Burlington, Iowa. My classes include American Studies, AP Euro, and Exploring War and Conflict; so having a better understanding of WWII will help me out a lot with my classes.

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This is my father, Private Nelson L. Coder. Dad served in the Philippines during World War II and was at the  Battle of Leyte Gulf on October 20, 1944. 

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My name is Paula Coder McCarthy and I am a retired high school English teacher.

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Hi everyone! My name is Jason Drinkard and I'm a history teacher at Pleasant Ridge High School. My passion for WWII came from my grandfather who fought in Europe. Him and my grandma raised me and I regularly talked with him about his experiences. Last year I was given the opportunity to create a WWII studies class, where I get to share a lot of my grandpa's stories. In addition to teaching, I am a WWII re-enactor. This has enabled me to make my WWII lessons more interactive and engaging for my students.

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Hello, Everybody! I am so glad to be here. That sounded a little like Minnie Pearl--Not that I mind that.
I am the tomboy/only child of a Marine Sgt./Wire Chief who went into Tulagi with the Rangers, and then onto Guadalcanal for the siege/second battle when the Marines were left for six months with no supplies/ammunition. As a Wire Chief, he worked with the Navajo Code Talkers, the Australian Coast Watchers, and the natives who commonly wore shrunken heads on their belts. After Guadalcanal, he went in on Bougainville, Little Florida and Big Florida, Vella La Vella, and many others.

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Hello, my name is Cassady Fallon Cooper. I am an 8th generation New Orleanian who has lived my life thus far as a bon vivant. Prior to entering into the education field I explored many career paths. From running jazz venues to festival coordination to crafting a plethora of tours for my business, A Bicycle Named Desire, and other organizations. These adventures included a culinary tour that found its way into Southern Living Magazine, an art tour for Prospect New Orleans' third year (a citywide contemporary art biennial and, sometimes, triennial), and with institutions like the Historic New Orleans Collection to craft artistic explorations outside of the museum in conjunction with their event curators for Art of the City. In 2016 I had the opportunity to attend Tulane University where I received my teaching certification. This is my third year in the classroom and my second teaching United States History at Belle Chasse High School.

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I teach Economics, Government, and AP Government this year. I am excited to take this course because I had a great time last year taking the European focused course.

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Hello all. I am Jon Baker. I teach IB History, History of the Holocaust, Theory of Knowledge, and Dual Credit World History. I am looking forward to this class just to focus on learning something for myself, something that interests and benefits me, something that will inspire me.

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I am looking forward to this class. As the only child of a Marine Sgt./Wire Chief who went in with the Marine Raiders on Tulagi, then on to Guadalcanal for the second battle, then on up the Solomons, I heard a great deal through oral history right in my own living room. Daddy's brother was in the Army and the battles of Manila and Luzon. We didn't need tv: We had real combat veterans to tell us what happened and to answer any questions we had.

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Hello! I'm Amanda Hornick and I teach 6th grade ELA, Social Studies and Math in the Pleasant Valley School District in Iowa. I'm so excited about this class, as I took another virtual class from the museum this past spring and learned so much. I teach an 8 week WWII/Holocaust unit and I look forward to learning more about the Pacific in this class and incorporating that learning into my teaching. My grandfather was a Marine in the Pacific during WWII. Not only was he at Pearl Harbor when it was bombed, but he also spent the war island hopping in his B-25 plane during various bombing missions.

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Hi! I'm Jeri Frazier and I teach U.S. History & WWII & the 20th Century at Denham Springs High School. I recently completed the MA program in WWII Studies through the National WWII Museum's partnership with Arizona State University. I strongly encourage anyone with an interest in WWII to check out this program. It was fantastic! I'm really looking forward to learning additional ways to build upon my student's love of history, and WWII in particular.

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Hey! This is Katie Lathem. I teach freshmen American History (Reconstruction to current).

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My name is Blake Longmore. I teach at Lehi High School in Lehi, Utah. I teach U.S. II and concurrent enrollment American Civilization. World War II is one of my passions, so I am excited to have an opportunity to deep dive into some of the lesser known aspects of the war in the Pacific, and to learn how to more effectively use the resources provide through the National World War II Museum.

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Hi! I’m Brandon Ziegler and I teach a Military History class at Exeter Township Senior High School. I am a veteran of the Iraq War and I am excited to learn more about the war in the Pacific.

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Hello! My name is Alexus Tillman and I am a World History I & Psychology I & II teacher but US History (specifically WWII studies) is my passion subject. I am looking forward to learning about the oral accounts of those who may be marginalized in a lot of traditional telling of WWII history such as those who went through the Japanese internment camps as well as the African American perspective and women.

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Hello, my name is Jared Scheel. I teach World History II (modern world history 1500CE to the present) in Manassas, VA.
I'm most interested in learning about the experiences of those that were held as POWs  by the Japanese in WWII.

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Hello! I am Katie Hardin! I teach middle school social studies at Spring Valley School. My students have so much interest in World War II, and I would love to explore new resources and ideas on WWII.

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Student and I at Utah Beach, Normandy, France as a part of the Albert H. Small Normandy Institute. - Gary Morris
I teach 9-12 grades at McLean County High School in Calhoun, KY. I currently teach an AP U.S. History Class, a World War II class, and a Military History class. My interest in World War II stems to my childhood and I am looking forward to looking at the Pacific conflict with a fresh set of eyes.

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Love learning about WWII as my Dad served in the European and Pacific Theaters.

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I am a 9-12 Special Education teacher attempting to find different ways that are more engaging for students to learn about history.

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US Studies 7th grade
I'm interested in learning more about the battles in the Pacific Theatre.

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Hello! My name is Arttie Parker, and I live in Hershey, NE, but teach in North Platte, NE. I run the alternative school program for our district and I teach all subjects. I was fortunate enough to be a part of the museum's OTHER Summer Seminar Series about propaganda, and had an amazing experience in New Orleans and at the museum!

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Greetings. My name is Jackie Kemper and I teach high school history in York PA. I currently teach a WW2 elective and a Modern 20th Century course. I am excited to be able to incorporate my learning about the Pacific Front into my classroom instruction.

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Brian Buck
Maumee High School, Maumee Ohio
Modern World History - 9th Graders
American History - 10th Graders
Diversity Studies - 9-12
Look forward to gaining more knowledge so that I can have more in-depth discussions with my classes.

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Hi, my name is Megan Rudd! I am one of the Battleship Educators at USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park in Mobile, AL. I wrote the curriculum for K4-2nd grade for our field trips.

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Home - USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park

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Step back in time as you board the WWII battleship USS ALABAMA and submarine USS DRUM. Discover over 30 aircraft, military vehicles memorials and more.

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Hello! My name is Natalie Mougia. I teach 11th grade US History in Texas. I am looking forward to learning more about the War in the Pacific and how I can teach my students the importance of these battles.

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Hello there! My name is Philip Calcagno, and I am an HS Social Studies Teacher at Blue Springs South High School! I teach World History and Psychology but also taught US History. I am excited to learn more about WWII and some new assignments and activities for class!

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Greetings from Indiana. My name is Kristin Rentschler, a high school history teacher with a passion for learning about WWII. I have spent the majority of my time learning about the European Theater, so I am very excited to add to my knowledge on the Pacific side of the war.

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Siyo ginad! I'm Chelle and I teach all ages and find these courses effective for each of my demographics, not just my high schoolers. I'm excited to learn more about the Pacific and bring that to my students. :)

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Hello! My name is Isabel and I am the Teacher Programs and Curriculum Specialist at The National WWII Museum. Before coming to the Museum, I taught middle school Social Studies in South Carolina and then worked as a museum educator with a Holocaust museum in Georgia. I am excited to learn about all the amazing work you all are doing in your classrooms!