Name: Jim Whalen

Subject: World Geography / U.S. History

Number of Years Teaching : 14

High School Attend: VHS

College Attended: ETSU, Union College

Degrees held: B.S. 93, Masters 08

School activity/Organization/Sponsor: N/A

Why did you choose to become a teacher? I enjoy working with young people who want to learn.

What is the most challenging part about teaching? Working with limited resources.

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What class or classes do you teach and what will the class be studying and learning?

How much and what kinds of homework can your students expect?

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Do you offer tutoring? If yes, when and where?

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