Megan Boimann-Hennies

Megan Boimann-Hennies

Asia, India, Primary and Secondary Education, 2013

Megan Boimann-Hennies taught social studies at Highlands High School since 2008. She teaches Advanced Placement World History to mainly sophomores, who range in age from 15-16 years old. In addition to AP World History, she also teaches AP European History to juniors and seniors, ranging from 16-18 years old, and a course called, We the People: the Citizen and the Constitution, to seniors who are between 17 and 18 years old. Megan led the Highlands High School We the People team to the National Competition since 2008. She is also the co-sponsor of the school's chapter of the National Honor Society. By participating in TGC, Megan developed international connections with teachers that can enhance her students' understanding of the world and global connectivity.

In her Global Education Guide, Megan includes a Unit Plan on Citizenship and Immigration. Megan offers useful resources for those interested in lesson plans surrounding the motif of, but not limited to, citizenship in other countries, immigration debates in the United States, and global citizenship. Also included is an interactive and thought-provoking activity where students engage in a mock Congressional hearing to discuss what changes should be made to American Citizenship and Immigration Policies. Megan traveled to India on her International Field Experience and provides a collection of resources that can be found on her travel blog.