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Advisor: Ms. Draksler Seminar: 4th Room: 147

Course Description: American History is a mandatory, one-year course for all juniors enrolled at BHHS. The study of American History provides students with the ability to define, describe, discuss, interpret, examine, and evaluate the timeline of America’s historical content. American History is a course based on a student’s prerequisite understanding of World History content, and its application to the social, political, and economic fabric of the United States and its numerous and diverse cultures. American History begins with the study of pre-Columbian societies, and follows its development throughout Colonial America, Revolutionary America, the Early American Republic, the Civil War, Reconstruction, post-Reconstruction, Westward Expansion, Industrial America, early 20th Century, and modern American History. This course enhances a student’s ability to apply reading and writing skills in a mature approach to construct an understanding of America’s rich and intricate history, as well as provides practice for necessary secondary and post-secondary academic and life skills.

About Me: My name is Ms.Draksler and I will be your American History Advisor. Here at Propel Braddock Hills High School, I am involved in: Resource Education (10th and 11th) and American History (11th), as well as Instructional Technology for students who attend both Propel High Schools. I was born in Indiana, PA, but grew up mostly outside of Philadelphia. I attended the University of Pittsburgh for my undergraduate studies and earned my Bachelor's of the Arts in History in 2007, with a Minor in Studio Arts. I returned to Pitt to attend their School of Education and received my first teaching certification from Pennsylvania in Social Studies Education in 2008. The following year I earned my K-12 Art Education Certification from the state. In 2010 I achieved a third teaching certification from the state of Pennsylvania through Waynesburg University's Graduate Program in Secondary Special Education. In my free time, I enjoy painting, drawing, screen-printing, and making any other kinds of art. I keep a large garden in my yard in the city. I very much enjoy teaching, and history, and have traveled to many historical sites in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, and Europe...feel free to ask me! I always look forward to school, and am always available to help you!

My Contact Information: e-mail: ldraksler@propelschools.org phone: 412-271-4929 ext 414 (office) or 447 (classroom)

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