a quick update! I have seen the Great Wall–we were the only group on the wall–went to a very remote section of it–awesome! saw the Peking Opera–not so good, sorry. and today I experienced Tiananmen Square–quite amazing to be where so much history has happened! saw Mao’s corpse–I don’t think it is him–too orangy! Then [...]
Posts from ‘June, 2009’
Hello Students!
Hi students! I know I asked you to check out this website over the summer for WHAP summer readings or if you are a previous student for my China updates! Today I’m heading out to San Fran and then to Beijing tomorrow. I should arrive in Beijing Friday morning around 2am–about 1pm CST (Thursday). If [...]
WHAP Summer Reading So Far…
I hope you all had a chance to pick up your textbooks already; if not, they are in the office at the Wallace Homestead Building with your name labeled on them. You will also need the book by Jared Diamond, Guns, Germs and Steel. To begin, please register for this site. Once that has been [...]
AP World Students! Welcome!
Hello WHAP students! I hope your first full week off has been relaxing for you! I have a few items I would like you to read over the summer and consider. I would like you all to stop by the Academy next week Tuesday, June 16 between 8:30-10:40am to pick up your textbook. I am in [...]
A Great Year!
Hello everyone! I just wanted to take a moment and say “thank you” for a great school year! This is my 11th year teaching and have to say it was one of the best! You (my students) are what make a great year possible! I hope you all have a great, enjoyable, relaxing summer–even if [...]
