I am a professional educator with 25 years of experience. I have an Ed.D. in Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment. My dissertation topic focused on the need for engagement and relevance in teaching. My M.Ed. and Ed.S. degrees are in Creative Arts in Education and Integrated Teaching of the Arts. Citizenship and historiography are intertwined; in order to raise good citizens, we must understand our own national narrative. Learning should be engaging and fun, and built on a foundation of respect and humor.