Norcross High School

5300 Spalding Dr. Norcross, GA 30092
770-448-3674

Social Studies Department

The Social Studies Department prepares students to participate as constructive citizens in a democratic society. Students achieve mastery of the academic Knowledge and Skills (AKS) through an integrating discipline based content with interpretive skills involving maps and globes, information processing, social participation, and problem solving.

The Faculty

Mr. Jed Aldridge (Email: Jed_Aldridge@gwinnett.k12.ga.us)

Classes: CP Political Systems, Honors Political Systems

Education: BS Secondary Social Science Education - Auburn University


Ms. Barbara Bartow (Email: Barbara_Bartow@gwinnett.k12.ga.us)

Classes: AP Political Systems

Education: *Information Not Available*


Mr. Reggie Cockerm (Email: Reggie_Cockerm@gwinnett.k12.ga.us)

Classes: CP US History, Honors World History

Education: *Information Not Available*


Mr. Andy Collins (Email: Andy_Collins@gwinnett.k12.ga.us)

Classes: CP Political Systems, Honors World History

Education: *Information Not Available*


Mr. James Glenn (Email: James_Glenn@gwinnett.k12.ga.us)

Classes: AP World History, Gifted World History, Philosophy

Education: B.A. in Political Science - University of Florida , M. A. in Education - Piedmont College; Ed.S. in Curriculum and Instruction -
Piedmont College


Ms. Donna Grady (Email: Donna_Grady@gwinnett.k12.ga.us)

Classes: AP World History, AP US History

Education: B.S. in Social Science Education - Auburn University, M. Ed in Social Science (Anthropology, Geography & History) - Georgia State University

Ms. Wendy Hadley (Email: Wendy_Hadley@gwinnett.k12.ga.us)

Classes: AP/IB Psychology

Education: B.A. Psychology - Georgia State University, MAT Middle to Secondary Social Studies Education - Georgia State University


Mr. Stephen Harris (Email: Stephen_Harris@gwinnett.k12.ga.us)

Classes: ESOL US History, Honors World History, CP World History

Education: B.A in History and Political Science - University of Tennessee


Mr. Mike Lee (Email: Mike_Lee@gwinnett.k12.ga.us)

Classes: Honors Economics, CP Economics

Education: BA Mercer University, MED Social Science Education - University of Georgia


Mr. Lou Llerandi (Email: Lou_Llerandi@gwinnett.k12.ga.us)

Classes: Honors US History, Honors Economics, CP Economics, CP US History

Education: B.S. Ed. Social Studies Ed.- University of South Florida, M.S. Administration & Supervision - Nova Southeastern University


Mr. Jay Nebel (Email: James_Nebel_jr@gwinnett.k12.ga.us)

Classes: CP World Geography, Honors World Geography

Education: B.S. Ed. Middle Grades Education - Georgia State University, MEd. Curriculum and Instruction - Touro University International


Mr. Neil Nichols (Email: Neil_Nichols@gwinnett.k12.ga.us)

Classes: IB Theory of Knowledge, AP World History

Education: B.S. History & Philsophy - Davidson College, M. Ed. History & Education - Duke University, Ed.S. History & Education - Georgia State University


Mr. Greg Phillips (Email: Gregory_Phillips@gwinnett.k12.ga.us)

Classes: Gifted World History, Honors World History, CP World History

Education: BA in History - Oglethorpe University, Masters in Administration and Supervision - West Georgia, Ed.S Teacher Leadership - North Georgia College & State University


Mr. John Rogers (Email: John_Rogers@gwinnett.k12.ga.us)

Classes: IB History of America

Education: B.A. in Geography - University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, B.A. in History⁄Social Studies Education - Florida State University, M. Ed. and Ed. S. in Broad Field Social Studies Education - Georgia State University


Ms. Kathy Sanchez (Email: Kathy_Sanchez@gwinnett.k12.ga.us) - Website

Classes/Duties: AP US History, ITGS

Education: MSEd Instructional Technology - UGA , BSEd Secondary Education/Social Studies - State University of West Georgia


Mr. Don Savage (Email: _______@gwinnett.k12.ga.us)

Classes: CP World Geography, Honors World Geography

Education: *Information Not Available*

Mr. Steve Sims (Email: Steve_Sims@gwinnett.k12.ga.us)

Classes: CP Political Systems, CP Economics, Honors Economics, Law

Education: B.S. Ed. in Social Science Education - UGA, M.A. in Social Science Education - Piedmont College, Ed. S. Educational Leadership - Lincoln Memorial University


Mr. Pat Standard (Email: Pat_Standard@gwinnett.k12.ga.us)

Classes: CP US History

Education: M.A. in Health - University of Alabama, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist


Mr. Larry Swaim (Email: Larry_Swaim@gwinnett.k12.ga.us)

Classes: AP Economics

Education: M.Ed. Guidance & Counseling - West Georgia College


Mr. Keenan Temple (Email: Keenan_Temple@gwinnett.k12.ga.us) - Website

Classes: Honors Political Systems CP Political Systems, Psychology

Education: B.S. Ed. Social Studies/Secondary Education - Ball State University


Mr. Marc Urbach (Email: Marc_Urbach@gwinnett.k12.ga.us)

Classes: Honors World History, CP World History, Honors World History

Education: BS Telecommunications - University of Florida; MS Education - Georgia State University


Mr. Jay Warren (Email: Jay_Warren@gwinnett.k12.ga.us)

Classes: Honors US History

Education: B.S. Ed. in Social Science Education - UGA, M.S. in Social Science Education - Piedmont College


Mr. John Williams (Email: John_W_Williams@gwinnett.k12.ga.us)

Classes: CP World Geography, Honors World Geography

Education: Bachelors of Science- Concentration in History Regents College- Albany, New York, Masters of Science- Social Studies Education - Nova Southeastern University- Fort Lauderdale, Florida


Mr. Michael Woodward (Email: Michael_Woodward@gwinnett.k12.ga.us)

Classes: Honors Economics, CP US History

Education: B.S. in History - Florida A+M University, B.S. in Secondary Education - Florida A+M University, M. Ed. in Educational Leadership - Florida A+M University, Masters of Applied Social Science - Florida A+M University, B.S. in Geography Education - Florida A+M Universary