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BFUHS Social Studies Department
Ni hao! Fáilte! Jambo! Al salaam a'alaykum!
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cdivis |
(802) 463-3944, ext. 263 |
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mwillis |
(802) 463-3944, ext. 262 |
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jaube |
(802) 463-3944, ext. 214 |
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jlasusa |
(802) 463-3944, ext. 251 |
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STAFF BIOS:
Department Chair
Classes taught: A.P. European History
Senior Seminar
World History II
World Cultures
Extracurricular activities: Varsity Girls Tennis coach
Scholar’s Bowl coach
Bio: Mr. Divis has been teaching Social Studies at BFUHS since 2004. With a B.S. in Secondary Social Studies Education from Miami University, including minors in History and Political Science, Mr. Divis has a sincere interest in World History, specifically German, Russian, and Chinese history. Outside the classroom at BFUHS, Mr. Divis also coaches Varsity Girls Tennis, as well as the Scholars' Bowl team. Outside of school hours, he enjoys reading, hiking (Mt. Kilimanjaro in July 2008), traveling, and listening to music (The Eclectic Envoy -- Monday's 4:30-6pm on WOOL 1001.1 FM). Cheers!
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Classes taught: A.P. United States History
Survey of United States History
American Studies
Bio: Matt Willis was born and raised in Springfield, VT. He graduated from Siena College in 1997, receiving a degree in American Studies. He then gained his teaching certificate from the Upper Valley Teacher Institute and has spent the last seven years teaching history at Bellows Falls Union High School. In his free time, Matt enjoys playing and watching sports.
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Classes taught: A.P. World History
World History I
World History II
20th Century History through Film
World Geography
Extracurricular activities: J.V. Girls Basketball coach
Freshman Academy member
Student Council advisor
Bio: I have been teaching Social Studies at BFUHS since 2004. I graduated from Keene State College with a B.A. in Social Science, with my primary specialization in History and a secondary specialization in Geography. With that, I also received certification to teach in both New Hampshire and Vermont. My roots are tied to the Great North Woods of Berlin, New Hampshire. Here at school, I am the student council advisor, an avid member of the Freshman Academy, and the JV Girls Basketball coach. I am also the 2006 BFUHS Chili Cook-off Champ. Outside of school I spend my time watching New England sports with primary focuses on the Sox and Pats.
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Classes taught: Honors Political Science
World History I
Psychology and Sociology
Economics
Extracurricular activities: Four-square Club
Drama Club
Bio: The most important trait to Mr. LaSusa is curiosity. He enjoys learning about a whole range of subjects and likes talking to others that do. Jason LaSusa is an avid horror movie enthusiast. He also enjoys walking in the woods with his dog, Ruby.
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