PERSONAL SITE OF RUSSELL R. THOMPSON-HISTORY TEACHER

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Welcome to the website of Russell R. Thompson-History Teacher. Being a student in my class will change your life forever!

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BIOGRAPHY

I teach 8th grade social studies and have taught at all grade levels, including college throughout my 20 year career. I have conducted student study tours to Europe, Central America, South America, and Australia. I have a Bachelor's degree and a Master's degree in History. After serving as a Board of Directors member of the NMCSS (New Mexico Council for the Social Studies), I was elected President of the state organization. In 2015, I was honored with the Golden Apple-Teacher of Distinction award. In 2019 I received the "Distinguished History Alumni Fellow" award from Fort Lewis ColIege. I currently hold a Level 3 NM Teaching License.

8TH GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES-AMERICAN HISTORY

2018-2019

I teach 8th grade Social Studies at Desert Ridge Middle School in Albuquerque, NM.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

505-857-9282 ext. 33891

*The student agenda is where parents can get weekly assignments. It is the students responsibility to keep agendas current.

*I have 3rd period prep and A-Lunch.

*For more in-depth course descriptions, assignments, or inquiries regarding your child, feel free to contact me.

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