Elaine Pierce

I have a bachelor's degree in history from the University of Houston - Clear Lake. I obtained a Texas State teacher's certificate and taught history and other social studies in private schools. Last year I had the pleasure of completing the Mid-Career course with World Journalism Institute. I now homeschool and teach in homeschool groups. I love history and writing, and hope to bring both alive for my students. I seek to quicken their thinking on history and current events, helping them learn to analyze, process, and communicate ideas effectively.

4th-6th: Texas History

In this course we will walk through the incredible story of Texas from exploration and settlements to revolution, statehood, and more. Students will read portions of the daily reading at home, or may have a parent read to/with them. We will discuss the events from the...

7th-12th: Effective Written Communication

In this course students will learn about effective communication through the written word. Students will analyze sentence structures, paragraphs, and persuasive arguments. They will then learn how to choose effective words, build sentence structures, and develop...