I am in my fifth year as a middle school history teacher. I have taught world history for four years and have transitioned to teaching 19th and 20th century American history content. I teach in a high-income, high-performing charter school. Prior to teaching, I was a policy advisor on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. where I gained eight years of experience in government and politics. I love teaching because I love seeing my students' development as thinkers and writers. I also love the relat...