Katie Boland - 2022 Teacher of the Year

EDUCATION

• GETTYSBURG COLLEGE, Gettysburg, PA,  Masters, American History, Expected June 2023. In collaboration with Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History James Madison Memorial Foundation Fellowship
• FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY, Fairfield, CT, Masters, American Studies, August 2009, Capstone Project: Social Justice: A Seminar for 12th Graders. Developed a year-long course for high school seniors through seven units focusing on the foundations and history of social justice through current issues today.
• COLLEGE OF THE HOLY CROSS, Worcester, MA, Bachelors of Arts in History, May 2001, Minor in Education, May 2001, Dean’s List, Spring 2001

EXPERIENCE

• TRUMBULL HIGH SCHOOL, Trumbull, CT, August 2010 - Social Studies Classroom Teacher. Present Developed and taught lesson plans for AP US Government & Politics, United States History, Political Systems, Global Civilizations and Economics courses. Coordinated the Model Congress club of fifty students that participated and won awards at various conferences including the small Best Delegation Award at the University of Pennsylvania in 2018. Coached the “We the People” team to ten state championship wins in the last eleven years and placed in the top 10 at Nationals in 2013, 2016, and 2021. Started Blanket Brigade, a club that makes blankets once a month for children in hospitals. Started the Rho Kappa Social Studies Honor Society of Trumbull High School in the fall of 2019.
• WARREN HARDING HIGH SCHOOL, Bridgeport, CT, August 2002 - Social Studies Classroom Teacher. July 2010 Academy of Law and Public Service Coordinator Coordinated the Academy of Law and Public Service, which consists of over 350 students from all grade levels, faculty members, guidance counselors, and administration. Selected as the 2004 Rotary Club Teacher of the Year. Developed and taught lessons for heterogeneous World Civilization, Introduction to Law, Civics and American Government, and United States History classes. Prepared ninth and tenth grade classes for their PSAT and CAPT exams, and eleventh graders for their Advanced Placement exams. Developed and implemented the “We the People” and “Mock Trial” programs at Harding. Developed Law Week each year, which consisted of community lawyers and judges visiting social studies classes for a week in May. Coordinated a citywide debate program involving students from all the high schools in the district.
  

CERTIFICATIONS

• Connecticut Provisional Educator, History and Social Studies Grades 7-12, August 2005
• Massachusetts Provisional/Advanced Educator’s Certificate, History Grades 5-9, July 2001
• Massachusetts Provisional/Advanced Educator’s Certificate, History Grades 9-12, July 2001
• First Aid, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, Lifeguard Training

LAW RELATED EDUCATION ACTIVITIES

“We the People: The Citizen & the Constitution” - Teacher & Coach

Now in its 31st year, the We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution competition, similar to a congressional hearing, is sponsored by the Center for Civic Education and involves entire classes making presentations and answering questions on constitutional topics from judges around the state. Students analyze current and past Supreme Court cases, legislation, and executive orders throughout their research as well as law reviews on the

various topics of constitutional law. Teams are judged on opening statements and their ability to answer follow-up questions from a panel of judges.

● 2022 Connecticut State Champion, TBD at Nationals

● 2021 Connecticut State Champion, 9th Place at Nationals

● 2019 Connecticut State Champion, Northeast Regional Award at Nationals

● 2018 Connecticut State Champion, Unit 3 Award at Nationals

● 2017 Connecticut State Champion, Unit 3 Award at Nationals

● 2016 Connecticut State Champion, 8th Place at Nationals

● 2015 Connecticut State Champion, Northeast Regional Award at Nationals

● 2014 Connecticut State Champion

● 2013 Connecticut State Champion, 8th Place at Nationals

● 2012 Connecticut State Champion, Northeast Regional Award at Nationals

Model Congress – Advisor

Model Congress presents a unique opportunity for high school students to engage with American government through role-play and simulation in order to develop a better understanding of civic involvement and government function. Through a variety of congressional committees covering a broad spectrum of pressing federal issues and a diverse collection of Special Program committees highlighting other aspects of the US government, Model Congress strives to provide a stimulating learning environment that fosters individual growth and group education. The club started with 8 students in the fall of March 2014 and now has over 60 active members.

● 2018 Best Small Delegation at University of Pennsylvania