Engaging Online Social Studies Classes
Connect To History,
Embrace The Future
Transform Your Teen's Understanding Of History By Connecting Their Learning To Today's World
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Classes encourage engagement and critical thinking
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Learners appreciate relevance of study of history and government
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Unique theme-based approach bridges past and present
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Encourages exploration of history from multiple angles and voices
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Accommodates neurodiverse learners
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Incorporates major NSCC standards
Darby Kennedy, Social Studies Teacher
About Me
I am a veteran teacher and a lifelong learner passionate about helping high school students find meaningful connections within the social studies. My students find relevance in studying the past because I consistently show them that they are living history every single day. I encourage students to question and to dig deeply when they are fascinated by a topic.
I am here to enrich your students education, and to ensure that your investment in their future is well-spent. With 2 decades of teaching experience, and 10 years of curriculum design experience, I can deliver a rigorous, engaging, thought-provoking class. My passion is evident to my students who know I am there to support them regardless of their strengths or learning differences. My classroom is a welcoming space for all, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, or religion. I honor the human rights of all individuals.
I have a BA in History, Political Science and Secondary Education, and a MA in American Studies. As a mom to two "twice exceptional" young adults, I'm also well-versed in accommodating learning differences and guiding students to develop their passions.
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Both my International Current Events and US Current Events classes on Outschool can be started and stopped at any time. They run year-round. Click the links to go directly to the registration page and to see available days and times.
Modern Geopolitics 1, starts in September 2025 on Outschool with limited spots available. Click that link to go directly to the class information page.
Starting in January 2026 I will offer two classes on my own platform
(join the email list to be notified of the schedule and cost first)
Civics For Democracy: Democracy isn’t just a word - it’s an experience that shapes our lives. For democracy to thrive, we must all be a part of it. In this course, we’ll dive into the big questions at the heart of the U.S. Constitution and the building blocks of democracy: Who holds the power? What limits government? How do checks and balances really work? What does equal justice look like? And how do we keep democracy alive through civic engagement and civil discourse? You’ll connect the Founders’ debates to today’s breaking news, dig into primary sources, and tackle real-world case studies that show why the future of democracy depends on informed, active citizens like you.
Modern Geopolitics 1: New York Times bestselling author Tim Marshall suggests that geography shapes war, power, politics, economics, and social development within every state on the globe. In this class we delve into Marshall's Prisoners of Geography to examine these connections and determine how international affairs can be understood through the physical landscape, the climate, demographics, culture, and natural resources.
If you are interested in either Civics for Democracy or Modern Geopolitics I for Spring 2026 please join my email list to be the first notified of days, times, class requirements and fees.