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History as Performance
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Andrew Shapiro, a veteran social studies teacher with 17 years at Kyrene Middle School, is revolutionizing history education by blending old-school charm with cutting-edge tech like AI, turning lessons into immersive, performance-style adventures. His students build ancient Chinese homes and live as people from centuries past — all while secretly soaking up knowledge like a smoothie with healthy ingredients. Once a rock band member, Shapiro treats his classroom like a stage, making every lesson a showstopper. Now, starting in 2026-2027, he’ll step into a new role as Academic and Behavior Specialist Dean for sixth grade — part coach, part problem-solver, part air traffic controller — still focused on helping kids see mistakes as growth opportunities. His mission? Keep history alive, exciting, and deeply human for every student.
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