• Social Studies 2019-2020

    ss dept

     

    The Social Studies department specializes in teaching World Geography, Government & Economics, US History, and Psychology.  We offer sections of CP (College Prep), Honors, and AP (Advance Placement). Our department is made up of 15 teachers.

    Amanda Donner
    650-5600 Ext. 2645
    14 years teaching experience
    Master of Arts in Teaching & Bachelor of Arts in History (Coastal Carolina University)
    AP US History Certification, AP Euro Certification – Clemson University
    Gifted & Talented Endorsement – Coastal Carolina University
    Current Classes:  AP US History

    Matthew Fox
    650-5600  Ext. 2525
    Began teaching in 2016
    M.A.T in Teaching Social Studies
    Current Classes:  World Geography Honors; Government & Economics CP
    Asst. Girls Lacrosse Coach

    Paul Hudacko
    650-5600  Ext. 2548
    16 years teaching overall 
    Bachelors of Science in History from Winthrop University
    Masters of Education in Instructional Accommodations from Francis Marion University
    National Board Certification
    AP Human Geography Certificate - Clemson University
    Gifted & Talented Endorsement - Coastal Carolina University
    Current Classes:  AP Human Geography
    Student Council Senior Class Sponsor
    Advisory Committee Chair
    Senior Trip/Senior Day Coordinator (w/ Ms. Crews)
    Varsity Girls Basketball Coach

    Adam Jones      
    650-5600 Ext. 2640
    13 years teaching experience
    BA in History - Coastal Carolina University 2004
    MAT in Social Studies - Coastal Carolina University 2006
    National Board Certified Teacher
    Current Classes:  US History
    Head Softball Coach

    Michael Kinnally
    Current long term sub for Gov/Econ

    Amanda Moneta
    US History Honors & AP Human Geography

    Leslie Parks

    Franklin Powell
    650-5600  Ext. 2523
    6 years teaching experience at St James
    Adolescence Education in Social Studies at Oswego State
    Current Classes:  AP Government and Government/Economics

    Melanie Rice
    650-5600  Ext. 2643
    7 years teaching experience
    BA in History and M.A.T in Secondary Social Studies Ed. (Coastal Carolina University)
    Current Classes:  World Geography CP, AP World History
    Mock Trial, Gender Empowerment

    Ronnie "Mike" Roberts
    US History and Gov/Econ Honors

    Tracina Schmaus
    650-5600  Ext. 2551
    14 years teaching experience
    MAT in Teaching Social Studies and B.S. In Psychology both from Coastal Carolina University.
    AP US History Certificate – Clemson University
    Gifted & Talented Endorsement – Coastal Carolina University
    Current Classes:  U.S. History & AP & CP Psychology
    Social Studies Department Chair
    Ring Ceremony Coordinator

    Jordan Smalls
    650-5600 Ext.  2644
    10 years teaching experience
    B.A. Social Studies Education (South Carolina State University)
    M.A. Secondary Education: Social Studies (West Virginia University)
    Current Classes:  United States History, US History CP

    Damon Viele
    650-5600  Ext. 2526
    Years teaching: 24
    Degrees earned and where from: Masters from CCU; Undergrad BA from Roberts Wesleyan College, Rochester New York
    Classes currently teaching: AP Macroeconomics and Gov/Econ
    Varsity Football, FCA