About Mr. Benton

Hello Ridgeview Parents and students!   My name is Michael Benton and I am very excited to be starting my 24th year as a Social Studies Teacher and Athletics Coach at Ridgeview High School.  I look forward to a positive year where your kids and I can grow and learn together. 

I graduated from Illinois State University in 1994 and  I student taught for one semester at Lincoln Community High School where I was offered a job and taught Social Studies at Lincoln from January 1995 until May of 2000.   In addition to my teaching, I was also the Head Boys Football Coach and Track and Field Coach for three years.

I came to Ridgeview in the fall of 2000.  Over the course of my time here, I have taught US History, World History, Geography, American Problems, Civics, Careers, 8th Grade Social Studies and American Government.  I am now in the unique position of teaching Children of kids that I have had in class and that is very gratifying!

I am looking forward to a great year that will be different from any other school year we have had.  

When I am not teaching I enjoy time with family and friends, travel, music, watching movies, and going to many sporting events.  I also enjoy playing golf.

2023-2024 Schedule

1st Hour 8:15-8:56-United States History
2nd Hour 8:59-9:40-United States History
3rd Hour 9:43-10:24 American Government/Civics
4th Hour 10:27-11:08  8th Grade Social Studies
5th Hour 11:11-11:52-High School Study Hall
6th Hour 11:55-12:25-PREP
LUNCH-12:28-1:09
7th Hour-1:12-1:53 8th Grade Social Studies
8th Hour-1:56-2:37 American Government/Civics
9th Hour-2:40-3:05 Activity Period