Central High School's Mission Statement
Our mission is to encourage educational growth, career development, and personal-social learning for all students, to enable them to lead productive lives, and meet high expectations in a global society.
Contact Information:
Mr. Russell Hammack
Social Studies Department Chair
International Baccalaureate CAS Coordinator
Central High School
905 15th Street
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
rhammack_tusc.k12.al.us
Phone: (205) 759-3720
Fax: (205) 759-3756
Professional Awards:
2010-2011 Ettie Beeland Roger Randall Scholarship Award
2009-2010 Ettie Beeland Roger Randall Scholarship Award
2009-2010 Jacksonville State Teacher Hall of Fame Nominee
2008-2009 Tuscaloosa News Classroom Hero
2008-2009 University of Alabama Office of Research on Teaching in the Disciplines Excellence in Teaching Technology Award
2008-2009 Alabama Teacher of the Year Nominee
2006-2007 Jacksonville State Teacher Hall of Fame Nominee
2006-2007 Alabama Teacher of the Year Nominee
2006-2007 Who's Who Among High School Teachers Award
Professional Organizations:
NSF Grant Advisory Board Member for "NSF-Choosing Careers in Science and Math: An Integrated Approach" Grant Awarded 2007-2011
Reviewer for Social Studies Research and Practice (2010-2011)
National Education Association
Alabama Education Association
Professional Educators of Tuscaloosa
National Council for History Education Member
Teaching American History Program Member (Cohorts 1, 2, 4, & 5)
Graduate Student Leadership Council Member
Golden Key International Honour Society
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
International Baccalaureate Schools of Alabama (Founding Member)
Recent Courses Taught:
U.S. History 11 from 1877-Present
U.S. Histroy 10 from Colonization
International Baccalaureate History of the Americas I
International Baccalaureate Theory of Knowledge
International Baccalaureate Psychology
Student Law
Education:
Doctor of Education Candidate, The University of Alabama, 2010-Present
M.A., The University of Alabama, 2010. Curriculum and Instruction.
B.S., The University of Alabama, 2002. Secondary Education.
Specialization in History
Specialization in Geography
Additional Certifications:
IB Certification in Coordination, Psychology, Theory of Knowledge, History, and CAS
Teaching Experience:
Classroom Teacher, Central High School, 2002-Present
Social Studies Department Chair, Central High School, 2008-Present
International Baccalaureate Program Coordinator, Central High School, 2005-2009
International Baccalaureate CAS Coordinator, Central High School, 2010-Present
Current Duties at Central High School:
Administrative Advisory Council Member
Courtesy Committee Member
11th Grade Academy Member
10th Grade Academy Member
Technology Committee Member
Adopt-A-School Committee Member
Freshman Class Sponsor
SACS Part II Committee Member
Mentor Teacher
IB Psychology Syllabus
IB Theory of Knowledge
U.S. History 11 Syllabus
History of the Americas Syllabus
U.S. History 10 Syllabus
