Who am I?
I am Nancy Watkins and I teach AP Government and Theory of Knowledge at Valencia High School in Placentia, California. I have been teaching for 20 years in the public school system. I look forward to challenging my students and constantly providing them with new ways of learning. Background information below:
B.A. Degree, UC, Santa Barbara 1987 Major: Political Science
Teaching Credential: San Francisco State University, 1988 Major: Social Studies
M.A. Public Policy, Claremont Graduate School, 1994 Major: Public Policy and Economics
Doctorate of Educational Leadership, UC, Irvine (2008). Instructional Leadership and Educational Policy
Work Experience:
Fellowships
Taft Institute
National Endowment for the Humanities
Fulbright Scholar, Hungary and Poland
U.S. Institute of Peace
Awards:
- Valencia High School and Placentia Yorba Linda Unified School DistrictTeacher of the Year, 1995
Nominee, Orange County Teacher of the Year
Involvement:
Wasc Committee - Leadership Team
Community Service Coordinator
Member of State CA COA (Commissioned through the CCTC)