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

Website

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