Robert H. Gilliam III

William J. Palmer High School

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

Courses Taught: 9^th Grade World History, 11^th-12^th Grade World Geography, 11^th-12^th Grade Advanced Placement Human Geography

About me:

Raised in central Indiana, I graduated from Indiana University and student taught in Indianapolis before heading off to Inverness, Scotland for a year of graduate work and teaching.  While completing a semester's worth of credits, I co-taught Goegraphy and Modern Studies to secondary students at the Millburn Academy in Inverness.   Along with a new permanent residence and newborn, 1998 witnessed my first full-time teaching experience.  I have been at Palmer High School ever since teaching World History, 10th Grade IB U.S. History, World Geography, and AP Human Geography.

My wife and I now have two daughters and I assist the cross country running 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 and our time in her 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 this class 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 achievemt.