Name: Kevin Porter.

Subject: U.S. History.

Number of Years Teaching: 12

High School Attend: Twin Springs (Nickelsville, VA).

College Attended: Union College (Barvourville, KY)

Degrees held: B. S. History.

School activity/Organization/Sponsor: Assistant Football Coach/ Assistant Softball Coach.

Why did you choose to become a teacher? I love History and sports.

What is the most challenging part about teaching? Teaching students who seem to have given up before they even start.

As a teacher, what are the most important qualities that a student should possess to achieve success? A desire to succeed and a work ethic to do so.

Your advice to the upcoming freshman: Don't give in to negative peer pressures. Work and try hard and you will find success.

What class or classes do you teach and what will the class be studying and learning? U.S. History: From "Reconstruction to the present"

How much and what kinds of homework can your students expect? Test preparation and reviewing of notes is most of the homework.

Special Projects that will be completed throughout the semester: A notebook will be kept in class and there will be an assignment each 6 weeks.

What is the best way for your students to communicate with you? They can approach me with questions at any time.

Do you offer tutoring? If yes, when and where: Not at this time,but I can work with anyone during the course of the day when schedules allow.