Hello, my name is Michael Higgins, and I will be your social studies teacher at CMS this year. I believe that social studies is the most useful single discipline for the citizens of a free republic, such as the United States. This year we will learn about the types of freedoms, history, geography, moral instruction, character development, and life skills. My philosophy for teaching Social Studies is that students should learn the lessons of the past so we can make educated decisions in the present, and plan for the future.

I am a graduate of Virginia Tech and will soon be a graduate of UVA. I am an Eagle Scout. My hobbies are swimming, hiking, and reading.