The Clemens Classroom is in Session
I'm Dawn Clemens; high school social studies teacher since 2000. Throughout my career I have focused on trying to reach all of my students. This is especially important since I teach in a high needs district and my course load includes inclusion classes. It's not always been easy and I have used a multitude of different methods. The things that I have focused most of my attention on have involved student engagement and instructional technology. This year I'm teaching US History and Government Inclusion and Advanced Placement US History.
Currently, my focus is on implementing student centered activities which place an emphasis on analysis and critical thinking. I enjoy using instructional technology and trying new things! The purpose of this blog is to share my adventures in learning and teaching with a sprinkling of my opinions here and there.
Outside of the classroom, I have been a class, club, and student council adviser. I ended my term as the Vice President of my local teachers union and as the editor of our newsletter, Between Assignments several years ago.
Hang Out With Me on the Web!
Teaching Background:
I have taught at Beacon High School in Beacon, NY since 2001. I've taught just about every social studies course our school offers. Currently I teach US History (Inclusion) and Advanced Placement US History
Professional Development:
Presenter at NYSCSS Annual Conference 2014:
Education Background:
NYSUT Journalism Awards (as both editor and author)
Awards of Merit
2010
• Best Website, Best News Story
2011
• Best Feature Story, Best News Story, Best Opinion Writing
2012
• Best Community Outreach Using Electronic Media, Best Profile
First Place
2010
• Best Opinion Writing, Best Newsletter
2011
• Best Publication, Best Editorial Design
2012
• Best Editorial Design, Best Opinion Writing, Best Publication
Solidarity Award- 2012
Currently, my focus is on implementing student centered activities which place an emphasis on analysis and critical thinking. I enjoy using instructional technology and trying new things! The purpose of this blog is to share my adventures in learning and teaching with a sprinkling of my opinions here and there.
Outside of the classroom, I have been a class, club, and student council adviser. I ended my term as the Vice President of my local teachers union and as the editor of our newsletter, Between Assignments several years ago.
Hang Out With Me on the Web!
- Twitter: @dawnclemens
- Google+: Dawn Clemens
- Email: dawn@mrsclemens.com
- Graphite: Dawn Clemens
- Pinterest: Dawn Clemens 1978
- Teachers Pay Teachers: Clemens' Classroom
- Visit my actual classroom webpage: MrsClemens.com
Teaching Background:
I have taught at Beacon High School in Beacon, NY since 2001. I've taught just about every social studies course our school offers. Currently I teach US History (Inclusion) and Advanced Placement US History
Professional Development:
- Member of: MHSSC, NYSCSS, TOPSS/APA, NCSS Psychology, NYSCATE, NYGA
- EdCampHV Organizing Committee Member: 2015, 2016, 2017
- Graphite Accelerator Program 2014
- Library of Congress Summer Teacher Institute 2013
- APA-Clark University Workshop for High School Teachers 2013
- SMART Certified Teacher 2012
Presenter at NYSCSS Annual Conference 2014:
- Primary Sources and the Library of Congress
- Flipping Made Easy: The Power of Screencasting and Curating
Education Background:
- University at Albany, Masters, Curriculum Development and Instructional Technology
- Plattsburgh State University, Bachelors, Secondary Education Social Studies
NYSUT Journalism Awards (as both editor and author)
Awards of Merit
2010
• Best Website, Best News Story
2011
• Best Feature Story, Best News Story, Best Opinion Writing
2012
• Best Community Outreach Using Electronic Media, Best Profile
First Place
2010
• Best Opinion Writing, Best Newsletter
2011
• Best Publication, Best Editorial Design
2012
• Best Editorial Design, Best Opinion Writing, Best Publication
Solidarity Award- 2012
