Social Studies Department 6-12
Nora Tsoutsis
Director of Humanities, 6-12
ntsoutsis@melroseschools.com
Vision of a Social Studies Student
A responsible, proactive, and informed global citizen who is empathetic, curious, open-minded with a growth mindset, and who takes ownership of their impact on others and the world.
MVMMS Social Studies Educators
GRADE/ | COURSE | EDUCATOR | OFFICE HOURS | |
6A | Ancient World History I | Elizabeth Marino | Wednesday Mornings | |
6B | Ancient World History I | Rob Mahoney | Monday Afternoon | |
6C | Ancient World History I | Ashley D'Ettore | Tuesday Afternoons | |
7A | Ancient World History II | Erin Pomeroy | Tuesday Afternoons | |
7B | Ancient World History II | Mark Pappas | Monday Afternoons | |
7C | Ancient World History II | Morgan Crooks | Monday Afternoons | |
8A | Civics | Alicia MacDonald | Monday Afternoons | |
8B | Civics | Jenna Duncan | Monday Afternoons | |
8C | Civics | Maureen Connell | Monday Afternoons |
MHS Social Studies Educators
EDUCATOR | CURRENT COURSES TAUGHT | OFFICE HOURS | |
Kelly Couture | AP U.S. Government and Politics | Monday Mornings | |
Hannah Edsall | AP U.S. History II | Tuesday Mornings | |
Annie Gardiner | American Studies | Tuesday Afternoons | |
Kim Hubbard | American Studies | Tuesday Mornings | |
Lisa Lord | AAA AP Psychology | Tuesday Afternoons | |
Remy Nikka | American Studies | Monday Mornings | |
Alex Pennachio | AP Seminar History of Boston Media Literacy through Current Events | Monday Afternoons | |
Jennifer Rowley | AP US History I | Monday Afternoons | |
Scott Santos | American Pop Culture | Tuesday Afternoons | |
Steve Wall | AP U.S. History II | Tuesday Afternoons |
GEM; Global Education in Melrose
Purpose and Philosophy
The MHS Global Education in Melrose (GEM) Program is designed to foster students’ global awareness, to recognize the accomplishments of students who represent the school around the globe, and to provide graduates with the essential skills for participating in and contributing to an increasingly global society.
Think Globally: have an increased knowledge of the relationship to the world; think about issues from a global point of view; and gain an appreciation for other world cultures, viewpoints, and perspectives.
Communicate Effectively: improve world language skills and the ability to communicate with people across cultural and language differences.
Contribute Responsibly:use of global knowledge to interact and build relationships with people from other cultures; actively seek world knowledge to develop values and opinions; demonstrate respect, open-mindedness, understanding, and flexibility in behavior and thinking; and help others to embrace multiple perspectives.