Coach Shanks

Welcome parents and guardians to the 2025-2026 school year at Beekman Charter School! My name is Tristen Shanks, also referred to as Coach Shanks on campus, and I will be teaching Civics to your children this year. I am very excited to be a part of the faculty as well as broadening your children’s governmental and legal knowledge. I will always remain respectful and enthusiastic within the classroom, and I will expect the same of your children. My goal is not only to educate your children but to also assist them in growing as young adults so that they may succeed in all aspects of life. Throughout the Civics course, we will cover the foundations of government, structure of government, functions of government, politics and the role of the citizen, the economy, and finish up with personal finance in an effort to prepare students to be financially competent in life. Outside the classroom, I am the Head baseball coach.