Welcome to Sociology

Instructor: Michelle Dech

Welcome to Sociology.  I have a BA in History from University of Texas in San Antonio, an MPS in Political Science and a M.Ed. in Educational Leadership.  I currently teach Sociology and Psychology at Veterans Memorial High School and Texas and US Government at St. Philips College.  I was an Air Force brat born in Aurora CO and grew up moving and meeting people from all over, which has given me an open perspective to life. I graduated from high school early and went in the Army when I was 17 as an enlisted and stationed in Germany.  I loved Germany and Italy while I was overseas.   

INSTRUCTOR VITAE INFORMATION
     Degrees and Certifications:
          B. A. in History, University of Texas at San Antonio

          M. A. Political Science, American Public University

          M.Ed. Educational Leadership projected August 2021

         Texas Education Agency Certifications:

               Principal Leadership

               Social Studies 

               History

               ESL endorsement

               Special Education

Previous positions:

• St. Philips, Government and Texas Government Adjunct Professor, San Antonio, TX
• Veterans Memorial High School, Social Studies teacher, San Antonio, TX
• Wagner High School, Social Studies teacher, San Antonio, TX
  La Vernia High School, Dual Credit Government, AP Government and Macro Instructor, La  Vernia, TX
  Judson High School, Social Studies teacher, San Antonio, TX
  Katy High School, Special Education Aide, Katy, TX
• Banks and Harris, Attorney at Law, Fayetteville, NC
• Army

I look forward to exploring the sociological perspectives of this course with you!