Mr. Michael Minnich
11th Grade U.S. History
11th Grade Honors U.S. History
11th Grade AP/RACC U.S. History
Email: mminnich@tulpehocken.org
Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree in Secondary Education in Social Studies plus a minor in Geography, and in History from my alma mater Penn State University (2002). Let's Go State!
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Penn State University
Member of Golden Key National Honor Society at Penn State University.
I completed my Masters Degree in Educational Leadership from Wilkes University during the summer of 2009.
I have been employed by the Tulpehocken Area School District since July 2003. The 2010-2011 school year will be my eighth year in the district.
Philosophy:
I believe that every student is capable of learning and achieving in my classroom. I also believe that it is my duty as an educator to provide challenging instruction, support, and a comfortable learning environment for all of my students.
Mission:
Learn from the past and adapt to the future.
Great Historical Quotes
"Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it."
George Santayana
The only thing new in this world is the history you don't know.
Harry S. Truman, American President
Great Sports Quotes
"Besides pride, loyalty, discipline, heart, and mind, confidence is the key to all the locks."
Joe Paterno Penn State Football Coach
“Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it.”
Lou Holtz Ex-Notre Dame Football Coach