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Consultations By appointment or after school most days in 207. Parents and students, don't hesitate to e-mail me for anything.
E-mail. smplencner@cps.edu
Office Phone (773) 534-1000
This year I am teaching: AP U.S. History, Chicago History, and Debate I have also taught: Consumer Education, AP European History, Contemporary American History, Global Issues, U.S. History & World Studies
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Here I am enjoying my summer vacation in the Minnesota woods with my little boy. Last summer, I drove all over four countries and taught my #1 student up there a whole lot of history, but mostly he just wanted to play peek-a-boo. See where we went here. |
It has been an honor to teach
at Taft for, what is now, four years. I am glad to be in the company of such
dedicated students and staff and hope we can make the most of this year. Who am I? I live and breathe history and bring a lifetime of passion for the subject to Taft. History, to me, is essential to the development of an identity and needed to make informed decisions in this democratic country. History is alive and happening. One day merges into the next, one year becomes a decade and then a century. Time moves on and leaves its shadows and ghosts. History reminds us who we are, but also, maybe more importantly, that everything around us is temporary. Born and raised and still living in Jefferson Park, I am a graduate of Northeastern Illinois University, where I studied secondary education and history. My interests at college included Latin American and U.S. politics. This knowledge served me well during my years editing the campus newspaper and while interning with the New York Post in Philadelphia. Previously to working with Taft's students, I taught at Northside College Prep H.S. and regularly subbed at Phoenix Military Academy. My interests most prominently include driving around North America and playing with my little boy. I made the mistake of being born a Cubs fan and was disappointed to see the demise of the 2008 100th anniversary of the World Series victory. I had a feeling the curse would end at a solid century. I also enjoy canoeing, making snide comments about politics, watching football, and wasting my day playing DS games or watching TV. A good day is one in which I can drive around and fish. Former students already know that I have a weakness for hamburgers and pop that must be overcome. So, I hope we have a good school year and that you find in me a capable and able classroom leader. I know we will learn a lot together. Scott M. Plencner |
