Who Am I?

Matthew Finck

Social Studies Department Chair

What Do I Love About Teaching?

Witnessing students make connections with the content in social studies to real-world current events or concepts and ideas from other disciplines. It is proof of true independent thinking and learning.

Where Did I Attend College?

• Master of Arts, eLearning Teaching and Training, University of Maryland University College, 2018
• Master of Arts, Government, Johns Hopkins University, 2011
• Bachelor of Science, Social Studies & History, Towson University, 2007

What Do I Teach?

• Homeroom - A/B Days (8:05-8:25 AM)
• American Government 9 - Period 2/A Day (10:00-11:25 AM)
• American Government 9 - Period 3/A Day (11:55-1:20 PM)
• American Government 9 - Period 4/A Day (1:25 - 2:50 PM)
• American History 8 GT/AA - Period 1/B Day (8:30 - 9:55 AM)
• American Government 9 - Period 2/B Day (10:00 - 11:25 AM)
• American Government 9 GT/AA - Period 3/B Day (11:55 - 1:20 PM)

How Can You Contact Me?

I am available Tuesday-Thursday for Coach Class by appointment only:

• Schoology Messaging
• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: 443-809-4535

What are my Professional Goals?

This year I aim to develop lessons with a focus on critical reading and writing in an effort to better prepare students as they engage media and information outside of an academic setting.