Social Studies
Teachers
Douglas Altizer
Civics/Economics (9th)
Cassandra Black
AP U.S. History
AP Intro to African American Studies
Chris Davis
Civics/Economics (9th)
Jessica Edwards
U.S. History
IB HL History I
Kristen Embry
IB HL History II
Javier Fernandez
AP U.S. Government
AP U.S. History
Jennifer Gonzalez
AP Psychology
Psychology/Sociology
Sheronda Hardy
Civics/Economics (9th)
Intro to African American Studies
Cherith Johnson
IB Psychology SL/HL I
Benjamin Kaplan
AP U.S. History
U.S. History
Victoria Lee
U.S. History
Study Skills
Brandon Perkins
IB World History HL I
World History
Allie Robertson
Civics/Economics (9th)
Marlene Salgado-Benitez
IB History HL 1
World History
Alexander Sawyer
World History
IB History HL II
Robert Shelton
Civics/Economics (9th)
AP Psychology
John Sommer
AP U.S. History
Civis/Economics (9th)
Kara Vona
World History
Jam Wilson
Intro to African American Studies
Psychology/Sociology
Study Skills
Mark Wilson
U.S. History
Social Studies Overview
The social studies department at Decatur High School is committed to developing active and engaged citizens who strive to contribute positively to their local, national, and global communities. To further this goal, social studies teachers at Decatur High School work to help students collaborate with others in order to make meaning and solve problems; pursue curiosity in a self-directed way, accepting accountability for learning; analyze differing perspectives for context, merit and bias; engage in effective research; and make well-supported arguments to communicate effectively and respectfully, both verbally and in writing.