David Evans

Adolescent Teacher

“The root meaning of the word 'integrity' is wholeness. Hence, engaged pedagogy makes the classroom a place where wholeness is welcomed and students can be honest, even radically open.” -bell hooks, Teaching 5: Integrity, Teaching Critical Thinking: Practical Wisdom.

 

Dave Evans’s focus is on the humanities. He has a PhD from the University of Connecticut where he studied the history of human rights, US foreign relations, and agricultural diplomacy. While at UConn Dave taught history courses that focused on critical thinking through discussion and writing. Before working as a teacher, he served eight years in the US Marine Corps. Dave has a passion for reading and cooking. He was drawn to Montessori through his children’s experience at MSGH.