- Orange High School
- Social Studies
Social Studies Department
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Department Chair
Lauren Markham
Extension: 20204
Email: lauren.markham@orange.k12.nc.us
Bio
Classes
Homeroom
Block 1: Planning
Block 2: American II Honors
Block 3: American II
Block 4: American II
Teacher
Xavier Adams
Extension:
Email: xavier.adams@orange.k12.nc.us
College Attended: Baylor University (Undergard) Duke Divinity School (Grad School) Duke University (Grad School)
Why I am a Teacher: I believe that it is incredibly important for students of color to see teachers of color discussing history from a critical lens that is inclusive for all peoples.
Heroes: Ella Baker because she trusted in the capabilities of students to lead the Civil Rights Movement.
Favorite Book: The Autobiography of Malcolm X
Classes
Homeroom
Block 1: World History - Honors
Block 2: World History - ELL
Block 3: Planning
Block 4: World History
Teacher
Traci Barger
Extension: 20208
Email: traci.barger@orange.k12.nc.us
College Attended: Appalachian State
Why I am a Teacher: I love history and learning new things.
Heroes: My parents, Roger and Marilyn McIntyre, for giving me everything that I needed to figure out how to be a grown-up.
Favorite Book: Fair and Tender Ladies, by Lee Smith
Classes
Homeroom
Block 1: AP European History
Block 2: World History
Block 3: Planning
Block 4: AP European History
Teacher
Palmer Bowman
Extension: 20205
Email: palmer.bowman@orange.k12.nc.us
Bio
Classes
Homeroom
Block 1: American II
Block 2: American II
Block 3: American II Honors
Block 4: Planning
Teacher
Suzanne Lantzy
Extension: 20203
Email: suzanne.lantzy@orange.k12.nc.us
College Attended: Canisius College
Why I am a Teacher: To be a positive role model in the lives of our students.
Heroes: My grandmother, Jessie Neff, was the first to graduate from college in her family. She graduated from The Ohio State University in 1933. She taught first grade. My grandmother was the first female elected to the Claridon School Board in the late 1940s. She was a quiet and compassionate woman who was a pioneer for women in my hometown community. As a result, I come from a family of educators.
Classes
Homeroom
Block 1: Civics Honors
Block 2: Civics
Block 3: Civics Honors
Block 4: Planning
Teacher
Brian Schneidewind
Extension: 20200
Email: brian.schneidewind@orange.k12.nc.us
College: Michigan State University
Why I am a Teacher: In high school, I taught piano lessons and in college, I coached middle school track and field. I enjoyed both experiences very much. I can't imagine enjoying any profession more than being a teacher.
Heroes: Anyone who has overcome major obstacles, made the world a better place or brings out the best in others.
Favorite Book: Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer
Classes
Homeroom
Block 1: Planning
Block 2: American I Honors
Block 3: American I
Block 4: Civics and Economics
Teacher
Van Smith
Extension: 20202
Email: van.smith@orange.k12.nc.us
College Attended: Elon College
Why I am a Teacher: I wanted to become a teacher just so I could coach. Then a funny thing happened, I realized that the same qualities that make a good coach also make a good teacher. I quickly learned to love teaching as much as I loved coaching. 27 years later I'm still loving it.
Heroes: Jesus of Nazareth - a simple man from humble beginnings who didn't let the world define him. He stayed true to his convictions throughout his life. He honored his father, forgave his enemies, and loved so strongly that he was willing to sacrifice his life for others. We could all learn a few lessons from that guy.
Favorite Book: The Book of Ephesians and/or The Book of Romans
Classes
Homeroom
Block 1: Civics
Block 2: Civics Honors
Block 3: Civics
Block 4: Planning
Teacher
Marc Sprintz
Extension: 20206
Email: marc.sprintz@orange.k12.nc.us
College Attended: University of Maryland, University of Delaware, George Mason University
Favorite Book: Shogun
Classes
Homeroom
Block 1: Planning
Block 2: American I
Block 3: APUSH
Block 4: American I
Teacher
Justin Webb
Extension: 20207
Email: justin.webb@orange.k12.nc.us
College Attended: UNC-Chapel Hill
Why I am a Teacher: I wanted to be a positive role model for kids. An educator students could trust and know they care. I want to help students understand the present by learning about the past.
Heroes: One is a family member my Aunt Betty Mae. She battled Muscular Dystrophy her entire life. She spent 50 years of her life in a wheelchair and lived her life to the fullest. She served others, wrote books and letters, and never allowed her sickness slow down her motivation to live. The other is my dad. He has shown me in life you work hard for everything you get and to always remain humble. He has personally rescued me numerous times when I have been in trouble. His actions have always spoke louder than his words.
Favorite Book: Blue Blood
Classes
Homeroom
Block 1: AP Psychology
Block 2: AP Psychology
Block 3: Psychology Honors
Block 4: Planning
Teacher
Nicholas Williams
Extension:
Email: nicholas.williams@orange.k12.nc.us
College Attended: Rhodes College (BA), University of Rochester (MS)
Why I am a Teacher: Inspire students to pursue learning as a lifelong goal
Heroes: Anyone who overcomes difficulties and succeeds
Favorite Book: Brothers Karamazov
Classes
Homeroom
Block 1: Williams Period 1
Block 2: Planning
Block 3: Williams Period 3
Block 4: Williams Period 4