Social Studies
Jason Danielson
Social Studies
P: 515-242-7888 | E: jason.danielson@dmschools.org
Class Description
AP US History
AP European History
World History People and Places
Diane Fox
Social Studies/Math
P: 515-242-7888 | E: diane.fox@dmschools.org
Class Description
Government/Current Issues
Prep Academy Math
Biography
Diane has been with Central Academy since 2000, teaching 8th grade Government and 7th grade Prep Academy Mathematics. She earned her undergraduate degree at Iowa State University. Prior to teaching at Central Academy she taught for 1 ½ years in Illinois and 3 years in the Des Moines Public School District. She is a member of the National Council for Social Studies as well as the National Council of Mathematics Teachers. She is a 2004 recipient of the Edyth May Sliffe Award. Diane earned her Master's degree in education from Graceland University in 2009.
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Isaac Pedelty
IB Coordinator and Theory of Knowledge Teacher
P: 515-242-7888 | E: isaac.pedelty@dmschools.org
Class Description
IB Diploma Programme Coordinator
Theory of Knowledge
Canada Snyder
Social Studies
P: 515-242-7888 | E: canada.snyder@dmschools.org
Class Description
AP US History
IB History of the Americas
Biography
Canada teaches AP US History and IB History of the Americas, as well as organizes History Night for Central Academy students. She is an active member of several professional organizations including the National Council of History Education, the National and Iowa Council of Social Studies, and the National and Iowa Geographic Alliance. Through her active membership in professional organizations and her dedication to high quality teaching, Canada has been selected for study tours in Germany and China and is the recipient of the Belin Blank Award for Excellence in Teaching. In addition to her teaching and History Night responsibilities, Canada is an Advanced Placement exam reader and co-sponsor of Model UN. Canada received her Bachelor’s degree in history from the University of Iowa and a Master’s degree in education, with an emphasis in curriculum writing, from Drake University.
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Shawn Voshell
Social Studies
P: 515-242-7888 | E: shawn.voshell@dmschools.org
Class Description
World History People and Places
AP Comparative Government
AP Macroeconomics
AP World History