FACES OF THE CHESAPEAKE 2020
THE FACE OF EXPLORING YOUR FUTURE
ARCHBISHOP SPALDING High School 8080 New Cut Rd Severn, MD 410-969-9105 www.archbishopspalding.org
Mr. Dan McGrain, Social Studies Department Chair, shares his love of learning in numerous ways. He teaches World History, Advanced Placement Government and Advanced Placement Macroeconomics. Mr. McGrain moderates the Academic Bowl Team and coordinates an annual trip to the Berkshire Hathaway Shareholders Meeting, which provides an extraordinary experience for Spalding students. “I think the most important part of my job is making sure what I teach is relevant and meaningful to my students. Social studies classes are about explaining the world around us, I work to ensure that students see the connections. Teaching economics is all about helping students develop a clear and factual perspective. I believe good work takes time. Learning is a process, it takes time, work and revision. Learning doesn’t happen on my schedule or anyone’s schedule, I try to be sure that we are always giving enough time and space for students to build their own knowledge and skills; and then give them many opportunities to share what they’ve learned.” whatsupmag.com | December 2020 | What’s Up? Annapolis
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