Social Studies Teacher Churchill High School 1850 Bailey Hill Rd. Eugene, OR 97405 school phone: (541) 687-3421 teacher office: (541) 687-3432 email: haberman@4j.lane.edu

Please allow me to introduce myself... The 2000-2001 school year will be my third year at Churchill High School. I feel fortunate to be part of such a dynamic, supportive learning community. This year, I will be splitting my teaching time between the Social Studies department (teaching Government in the fall and Law and American Society in the spring) and the Rachel Carson program (teaching classes with an environmental science focus). As a teacher I strive to facilitate active, interesting, personalized learning opportunities for students. I believe that the keys to generating attitudes of civic responsibility, collaboration and discovery lie in helping students apply what they've learned to real life situations that affect them directly. I believe students should be asked to take risks in learning, that classroom activities should invite students to move beyond what is predictable and comfortable for them and that a productive classroom community must demand respectful tolerance for all learners in it. I hope the classes I teach reflect these core beliefs. In addition to teaching, I am an avid outdoor enthusiast. I have hiked most of the major Cascade peaks in Oregon and greatly enjoy backpacking, climbing and mountaineering. You might see me out running in the evenings after school and you can't imagine how much happiness playing ultimate frisbee brings me. I also love to read, play music and volunteer for organizations in the community that I care greatly about.