Academy for College and Career Exploration

Where Learning Comes to Life

Social Studies Department

Lead Content Teacher: Ms. Kayla Morrow
Freshman Seminar - Mr. O'Hara and Mr. Vrtis
U.S. History - Mr. O'Hara and Mr. Vrtis
American Government - Ms. Morrow, Ms. Coache, and Mr. Vrtis
World History - Mr. Jones and Mr. Goncero
AP Government - Ms. Morrow
African American History - Ms. Coache


Our department strives to enhance young minds by looking at social studies through problem solving and inquiry which will empower students to look at social studies from all perspectives. The major department goal is to produce young thinkers who are going to change the world in some way shape or form. We are geared towards producing college ready students who are proficient in all topic areas in social studies. Teachers are dedicated and ready and willing to do anything which will enhance every young learner to be prepared for this ever changing world.