Textbooks do not do history justice. History can be fun and exciting if taught the right way. My name is April and I have just completed my 12th year of teaching at an A rated NYC public high school. My academic background is in history and anthropology (BA from SUNY Stony Brook, MA from Columbia University, teaching certification from Queens College).

Teaching in NYC, I work with a vast array of students including English language learners, those with learning disabilities, honors and AP...