2011 -2012

Robert H. Gilliam III

William J. Palmer High School

gillirh@d11.org; 328-5054, ext. 65048

Available Periods 2 & 7

Courses Taught: 10th U.S. History, World Geography: People & Places, Advanced Placement Human Geography

About me:

Raised in Central Indiana, I graduated from Indiana University in 1991 and student taught in Indianapolis before heading off to Inverness, Scotland for a year of teaching and graduate work.  While completing a semester's worth of credits, I co-taught geography and Modern Studies to secondary students at the Millburn Academy in Inverness.  1997 witnessed my first full-time teaching experience along with a new permanent residence and newborn child.  I have been at Palmer High School ever since teaching World History, 10th Grade IB U.S. History, World Geography, and AP Human Geography.  I finally completed a masters program at Colorado College in 2009 through the Southwest Studies program. 

My wife and I now have two daughters and I have assisted the cross country program at Palmer since 2002.  Outside of running, I enjoy mountain biking, backpacking & camping, rafting, traveling, and family time.  My family is largely defined by Colorado, the west, and our time in its beautiful landscape.

I hope you seek full participation, enjoyment, and serious learning in this class.  Through our journey, mentoring and scholarship go hand in hand. 

Major goals for all classes include:

• the creation of a safe and positive environment;
• the respect and acknowledgement of ourselves, others, and multiple views;
• the provision and maintenance of diversity;
• the development of skills for various future academic development;
• community involvement;
• increased student success and achievement.

Turabian
Harner Geography Map Quizzes
Lizardpoint Geography Map Quizzes
Human Geography In Action Student Companion Site