Shaun Martin
Shaun Martin has been teaching history at the secondary level for five years. He primarily specializes in United States history but also has experience in teaching world history. Currently, he teaches at an inner-city middle school in Baltimore, MD. As a mentor for several at-risk children, Martin operates a skateboard club to encourage goal setting and personal growth. He is a member of the American Historical Association and the Organization of American Historians. Martin also writes curriculum and instructional support materials for the Baltimore Curriculum Project, a non-profit organization that operates numerous charter schools in Baltimore city. In his spare time, he enjoys snowboarding and fly fishing.
Martin earned his BA in history from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, in 2003. He began is MA in history shortly after and will complete the degree in 2009. He also completed a teacher training program at Johns Hopkins University in 2007 and will be entering a Ph.D program at the University of Maryland in the fall of 2009.
Latest Articles
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Behavior Management Strategies for Middle School
Team-oriented incentives help middle school students stay focused, work harder, and communicate more effectively.
Jun 1, 2009
- Shaun Martin
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Interactive Social Studies Websites for Kids
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) offers numerous social studies resources for kids on its website.
Apr 13, 2009
- Shaun Martin
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Liberty and Tyranny – a Conservative Manifesto
Mark Levin reduces American politics to ideological absolutism by equating conservatism with liberty and non-conservatism with tyranny.
Apr 9, 2009
- Shaun Martin
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Review of Liberty and Tyranny by Mark Levin
Mark Levin issues a manifesto for conservative apologists to challenge modern liberalism.
Apr 8, 2009
- Shaun Martin
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Beliefs of the Founding Fathers
Some beliefs of America's founding fathers are often misinterpreted and deserve clarification, particularly concerning the creation of the U.S. Constitution.
Apr 6, 2009
- Shaun Martin
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How to Praise Students in Middle School
Specific praise helps students evaluate their efforts and behaviors more effectively.
Apr 5, 2009
- Shaun Martin
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Cultural Education in Middle School
A Pennies for Peace campaign helps middle school students understand global interdependence and their roles as global citizens.
Apr 3, 2009
- Shaun Martin
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Historical Investigations in Middle School
Historical investigations offer a framework for encouraging historical thinking in the middle school classroom.
Mar 13, 2009
- Shaun Martin
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