Department: Social Studies
Courses:
Email: macy.ashby@mpls.k12.mn.us
Rooms: 331 / 312
About Me: This is my sixth year teaching, and I currently teach in the OPEN program here at South. I've always been passionate about history and I love getting to share that with my students. My favorite areas of history are the history of Ireland, WWII history, and women's studies.Outside of school I enjoy spending time with my friends, being outside, traveling, and reading.
About My Teaching: I think education is one of the most important things in creating change in the world. As part of the OPEN program, I don't use points in my classroom. Students are evaluated on the quality of their work, their engagement in class, and their level of comprehension of the concepts we cover. The goal of this approach is to help students make a more meaningful connection to what they are learning rather than simply "getting a grade."
All 10th graders at South take AP US History (APUSH). I teach this class thematically, and the students are able to delve into significant concepts in US history while also developing a strong understanding of the course of American history.
You can view the syllabus for the course here.
This is a senior elective that explores the global conflict spanning from 1914 - 1990. The course explores more than just the military engagements: we also look at the social, economic, and political impact of the war. This year there is also an option for students to visit Europe over Spring Break - please email me for details.