About Mrs. Kirsch and Contact Info

Cayman Islands 2010
Originally from New York State, I grew up in Putnam County, located about one hour north of New York City. I attended the State University of New York at Binghamton graduating cum laude in 2005 with degrees in History and Political Science. A member of the Binghamton University D1 Track and Field Team, I pole vaulted for the Bearcats all four years and was named to the America East Conference Academic Team.

 After receiving my bachelors, I stayed on to attend the Binghamton University Graduate School of Education receiving a Masters in Social Studies Education grades 7-12 in January 2007.  I continued my education through the spring taking an independent study on the unique social, emotional, physical, and mental development of middle school students extending my certification to include grades 5 and 6.
Husky Field Day 2015 - Dunk Tank

I lived in New York City for a brief time before moving to Fredericksburg, Virginia where I began my teaching career.  I am now in my tenth year as a World History and Geography teacher. (This year is my first year NOT teaching WH1, and so this blog will be on hiatus.)
Playoffs 2012





My husband and I are die-hard Caps fans and love to spoil "Rusty” our rescued Jack Russell terrier. He doesn’t seem to complain!  In 2011, I fulfilled my New Year's resolution of reading one hundred books in a year, and remain an avid reader. :) My son was born in May of 2016.


Italy - Vatican 2012



During school holidays and summer vacations I enjoy traveling and learning!  I continue to add new stamps to my passport, and find that the more I travel the stronger teacher I become.  I also have a strong passion for traveling with students, as I enjoy watching them explore the world, broadening their horizons, and making personal connections. Previous adventures have included student trips to China, Italy and Greece!

China 2014
China 2009


 Teaching Awards:
NEA Foundation Global Learning Fellow 2014
VEA Award for Teaching Excellence 2013
KGMS PTA Outstanding Educator Award: Award Winner May 2011, Nominee May 2008 
KGMS Teacher of the Month: Oct 2008, April 2011
KGMS Teacher Golden Apple Award: Spring 2009, Summer 2010


Greece 2012


Email: ekirsch@spotsylvania.k12.va.us

Website: http://kirschworldhistory.blogspot.com

Twitter: @KirschHistory
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