Social Studies
| Social Studies Department: | ||
|---|---|---|
| Craig Hixon | Social Studies | chixon@mcps.org |
| Ryan Poff | Social Studies | ryanpoff@mcps.org |
| Jordan Stewart | Social Studies | |
| Michael Williams | Project AIM for History & Health/PE | michaelwilliams2@mcps.org |
Craig Hixon
Classes Taught
U.S./ VA History
U.S./VA Government
AP American Government
Psychology
World History II
School Activities
Social Studies Lead Teacher
BETA Club sponsor
Bible Club sponsor
Assistant junior class sponsor
MACC and Scholastic Bowl emcee
Football and Soccer Public Address announcer
Educational Background
B.S. in Communications - James Madison University- 1986
B.S. in History and Social Sciences - Radford University - 1989
Experience
This is my 33rd year teaching at SHS/EMHS.
Personal Information
I am from Christiansburg and attended Weller Baker Elementary School in Cambria and then Christiansburg Middle and High schools. I currently live in Roanoke with my wife and dog. We have a grown son.
Hobbies and Interests
I love baseball, football, reading and researching history, cooking, traveling and going to live music events of all kinds (especially traditional country music).
Experience:
2000-2002 University of Richmond Assistant Football Coach
2002-2011 Fork Union Military Academy Administrator/Teacher/Coach
2011-2015 Graham High School Teacher/Head Football Coach
2015-2016 Tazewell High School Teacher/Assistant Football Coach
2016-Present Eastern Montgomery High School Teacher/Assistant Football Coach
Educational Background:
1995 Salem High School Advanced Studies Diploma
1999 Emory & Henry College BA in History
2000 Virginia Commonwealth University MS in Recreation with Sports Leadership track
2005 Virginia Commonwealth University Post Master's Certification in Educational Leadership
Class Taught:
Project AIM for History & Health/PE
Hobbies:
Weight Lifting, Going to the Lake, and spending time with my dogs
Personal Information:
Born and raised in Salem, VA
Married for 21 years and the father of 3 boys (18,16,14).