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Mr. DeGraw
Mr. DeGraw
Mr. DeGraw began his teaching career at Iselin Middle School in January, 2013. In addition to teaching both Civics & American Government and American History & Government, Mr. DeGraw organizes all of the social studies class trips in addition to the end of the school year 8th grade class trips. Outside of the classroom, Mr. DeGraw has been the Colonia High School Coed Varsity Swim Team Coach since June, 2015. Mr. DeGraw lives by the motto of "Make Every Day Every Lesson Meaningful." Let the educational journey begin!
Education
Education
Master's Degree
- M.A. Educational Administration, with honors
Kean University, Union, NJ
Bachelor's Degree
- B.A. History, summa cum laude
Kean University, Union, NJ
High School
-New Jersey High School Diploma
Colonia High School, Colonia, NJ
New Jersey Teaching Certifications
New Jersey Teaching Certifications
-Prinicpal
-Supervisor
-Teacher of Students w/ Disabilities
-Social Studies K-12
Awards
Awards
-2017 Teacher of the Year for Iselin Middle School (Excellence in Education)
-2020 Boys Swimming GMC All Conference Coach of the Year
-2020 Boys Swimming GMC White Division Coach of the Year
-2017 Girls Swimming GMC All Conference Coach of the Year
-2017 Girls Swimming GMC White Division Coach of the Year
Coaching
Coaching
-Head Coach for Colonia High School Varsity Coed Swim Team - June, 2015 - Present
Club Advisor
Club Advisor
-Mock Trial Club Advisor - October, 2023 - Present
Coaching Certifications
Coaching Certifications
-American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor
-American Red Cross Lifeguard
-American Red Cross Lifeguard Manager
-National Swimming Pool Foundation Certified Pool Operator
School Committees
School Committees
-I&RS Committee Member - September, 2019 - Present
-School Safety Committee Member - September, 2018 - Present
-Future Ready Schools Co-Chair Committee Member - September, 2017 - Present
-National Junior Honor Society Faculty Council Member - February, 2015 - Present
Curriculum Committees
Curriculum Committees
-High School Economics Curriculum Committee Member - Summer 2023
-7th Grade Civics Curriculum Committee Chairperson - Summer 2022
-11th Grade United States History II Curriculum Committee Member - Summer 2021
-5th Grade Social Studies Curriculum Committee Member - Summer 2015
-6th Grade American History Curriculum Committee Member - Summer 2013
Professional Memberships
Professional Memberships
-New Jersey Education Association
Additional Certifications
Additional Certifications
-Google Certified Educator Level 1
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