Social Studies
Teachers
Douglas Altizer
IB Psychology 1
Psychology/Sociology
Cassandra Black
AP U.S. History
AP Intro to African American Studies
Intro to African American Studies
Chris Davis
Civics/Economics (9th)
Jessica Edwards
U.S. History
IB HL History 2
Kristen Embry
IB HL History 2
World History
Javier Fernandez
Civics/Economics (9th)
AP U.S. History
Jennifer Gonzalez
AP Psychology
U.S. History
Sheronda Hardy
Civics/Economics (9th)
Intro to African American Studies
Cherith Johnson
AP Psychology
IB Psychology 2
Gina Kang
Civics/Economics (9th)
Benjamin Kaplan
Civics/Economics (9th)
U.S. History
Brandon Perkins
IB World History 1
Tracy Sanford
Intro to African American Studies
Psychology
Marlene Salgado-Benitez
IB History HL 1 & 2
Alexander Sawyer
AP U.S. History
IB History HL 2
Robert Shelton
Civics/Economics (9th)
AP Psychology
Charles Shreves
U.S. History
John Sommer
AP U.S. History
Civis/Economics (9th)
Kara Vona
World History
Jam Wilson
World History
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.
