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A new class is coming to Leavitt Area High School in 2025!

Ms. Stratton is a new teacher for Leavitt this year, her second year teaching overall. Previously at St. Michael’s School in Augusta. There she taught pre-k through eighth-grade Spanish. She is introducing a new class called…The Making of Latin America: Empires of the Sun! She plans to introduce cultures that have more impact than they may seem. Diving into the ancient world of the Aztec, Maya, and Inca civilizations Ms. Stratton expects to touch on all sorts of topics including the secrets behind the breathtaking pyramids, advanced technologies, and powerful leaders that shaped the Americas today. Exploring the world of the rich tapestry of cultures, revolutions, and transformations that have molded the region. Also discovering the people, and ideas that have defined Latin America and its global influence. When asked about her goals for this new exciting class she said… “I want to give my students a better knowledge of the history of Latin America and how previous conflicts and resolutions have influenced today’s culture, and a better appreciation of Latin cultures that they may not have known before.” 

  “She is excited about the class and I think that will carry over, it is also important for a history teacher to be excited about what they are teaching,” said Isaiah Davis, a Leavitt history teacher during an interview about Stratton’s new class. In the interview, Davis was also asked ‘As a history teacher do you think this class is valuable, if so how?’ his response was, “Yeah, I think it is important to learn about new cultures, and ones that are closed to us and impacts us in ways we might not realize.” This was interesting so when talking to Stratton about how she thinks the class will benefit Leavitt her answer was not at all surprising; “There aren’t any classes like this at Leavitt. In a state with less diversity, students need to be exposed to different cultures. A lot of history classes use a certain lens. This class allows a different perspective.” because of the consistent point of view coming from the adults we thought it was important to interview a student, asking her the same question “I have been in some classes where the teacher wasn’t as excited about the subject. My knowledge and grade were an example of the impact it may have had.” said Ashley Roy, a senior who volunteered to be interviewed. 

As a student at Leavitt, I am interested to see if this class will be popular and am excited about the opportunities it may bring.