Thomas+Ropek

Hello Fellow Teachers,

I am currently a senior at Michigan State University, and am in the process of obtaining a degree in history with a minor in political science. Through my course work I am hoping to become a certified teacher in a social studies department. My few true loves are history, specifically warfare and american colonialism, and also sports. Not only do I want to teach for the betterment of students and the nations prosperity, I also would love to coach for the same reason. Coaching coupled with teaching are great ways to help guide the youth of America and provide them with strong morals for their future. My favorite sports are hockey and football, both of which I participated in for 7 plus years, while also helping coach whenever I get the opportunity. As many other of my colleagues I bleed Green and White, and the Spartans, Lions, Red Wings, and Tigers are teams I avidly follow.

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Along with sports I love just spending time with my friends and family. The outdoors to me is a great opportunity to just relax and reflect on what is going on, whether its fishing or hiking in the Canadian Rockies, I enjoy it all. I also spend a lot of time just sitting in my backyard and looking at a campfire, it's amazing what a little bit of fresh air is able to do for someone.



Lesson Plans:
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