Hi, my name is Lauren Bell and I teach 9th grade Global History at the International Leadership Charter High School in the Bronx. Graduating from Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, New York, I studied History and Education and played Division III women’s soccer. If I couldn't be a teacher I would absolutely be a soccer coach. I have coached soccer for 6 years and am a HUGE Chelsea fan! When I am not playing soccer or teaching, I love taking photos and working within the domestic violence prevention movement.

Looking forward to this class because I have been struggling to get my students writing in my Global History Class. They don't mind the Regents Questions but as soon as I say Thematic Essay---heads go down! I am hoping to get some great strategies to help me with this!