Meg MerrickGeographer/Project PI, Institute of Portland Metropolitan Studies, Portland State University. Meg is the Coordinator of the Community Geography Project. She oversees the geographic and GIS components of the Teaching American History Project as well as serving as Project co-director. Contact |
Karin Magaldi Associate Professor of Drama, School of Fine and Performing Arts, Portland State University. Karin has extensive experience as a dramaturge and specifically in designing and implementing historical dramatization in the K-12 classroom in both the U.S. and Canada. Contact |
Diane BesserGeographer/Project Coordinator, Institute of Portland Metropolitan Studies, Portland State University. Diane is a Research Assistant at the IMS and coordinates planning and administration for the TAH project. Diane also assists in the program's GIS and interactive mapping components. Contact |
Monica Gorman Monica is the Beaverton School District's TOSA (Teacher-on-Special-Assignment) for the Teaching American History Project. Monica assists in recruitment and helps participating teachers to incorporate historical content and inquiry tools into their classrooms. Contact |
Yves Labissiere Roberta Badger-Cain |
Thanks to our Teaching American History Graduate Research Assistants: Aaron Wilson (2008-10) |

Meg Merrick
Karin Magaldi
Diane Besser