NOTE TO PARENTS & STUDENTS:

Welcome to our class!  My name is Lori McGaha.  I've been teaching for over 23 years and I love my job!  I am a Nationally Board Certified Middle School Math teacher and highly endorsed in Social Studies with a Bachelor degree in Political Science/ History. I graduated from Carlsbad High School many years ago and I'm excited to be back!  I will do my best to make education engaging, encouraging, and enlightening.  I hope you will too.  I am so glad that you're in our class!  Each one of you is very important to me and I want to encourage you that we will have an amazing year!

Why study history?  One reason we study history is so we learn from our mistakes and we make better choices for our present and future.  That's tough sometimes.  Just remember, Americans are known for their perseverance, tenacity, and grit.  We are a country made up of many cultures, yet we are the UNITED STATES of America.  When times get tough, Americans don't succumb to fear, but come together to encourage each other, fight for our freedom, and take responsibility for our work.  

What will we study in American and New Mexico History?  Our curriculum correlates with the Common Core and State Standards. NM,  If you want all of the details click these links:  NM Social Studies Content Standards K-12 , 7th Grade Standards at a Glance   or   8th Grade Pacing Guide with Standards. 

As President Harry S Truman said,  “America was not built on fear. America was built on courage, on imagination and an unbeatable determination to do the job at hand.”   Let's get to work!  :)

Sincerely,

Mrs. McGaha 😊