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Social Studies

Faculty

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Jeffrey Blei
Anthropology, Personal Economics, Sociology

John Bruesch
American Economy, Global Connections, Integrated Studies, Political Science

Brian Caldwell
Integrated Studies, U.S. History

Donna Cameron
Advanced U.S. History, European History, Global Connections

James Chochole
Global Connections, Social Studies III, U.S. History

James Crider
Advanced U.S. History, U.S. History

Tracy Culcasi
Global Connections ESL, Law in American Society, U.S. History

Kim Doornbos
Global Connections, Psychology, Sociology of Gender

Christopher Esposito
Integrated Studies, U.S. History

Carolyn Flores
Global Connections, Modern World History, U.S. History

Derek Hoovel
Economics, Global Connections

Paula Kenny
Psychology

Marianne King
Contemporary American Issues, Global Connections, U.S. History

Cynthia Krause
Psychology

Nicole Lansu
Global Connections, Sociology, U.S. History

Gregory Maloney
Global Connections, U.S. Foreign Policy

Robyn Mandolini
American Government, Global Connections, Law in American Society, U.S. History

John May
Ancient & Medieval History, European History, Global Connections
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Adrienne Miller
Global Connections, U.S. History

Motti Pikelny
Anthropology, Global Connections, U.S. History

Joseph Scarpino
Global Connections, U.S. History, U.S. History ESL

Jill Schwartz
Geography, Global Connections, U.S. History

Gina Ziccardi
U.S. History

The overall objective of the Social Studies department is to help each student develop to the limit of his or her ability into an independent thinker and a responsible citizen of a democratic society.  More specifically, all social studies courses, both required and elective, strive to

  • develop the acquisition of knowledge about subject areas such as history, government or psychology
  • develop participatory learning skills such as reading, writing, listening, and speaking
  • develop analytical reasoning abilities (movement from concrete to abstract); and
  • promote personal development, particularly growth in self knowledge and self-esteem.

The Social Studies department offers courses to meet the needs of college bound students and students planning to enter the work world after high school.  The diagram shows the sequential social studies graduation requirement and all elective offerings.  The electives are open to all junior and senior students.  Students are encouraged to read this guide carefully and to consult with their Social Studies teachers and/or the counselors for help in selecting courses appropriate to their interests, needs, and abilities.

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Social Studies
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Chairperson

  • Gina Ziccardi
     630.795.8840

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District 99 + South Campus + North Campus
1436 Norfolk Street
Downers Grove Illinois 60516
630.795.8500
630.795.8550 attendance
630.795.8599 fax
© Community High School District 99 South Campus
1436 Norfolk Street, Downers Grove, Illinois 60516
630.795.8500
630.795.8550 attendance
630.795.8599 fax