Social Studies Department
Rob Chabassol
Voice Mail Ext. 6224
Preferred method of homework distribution: to write on board, K12 Planet.
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First semester courses |
Second semester courses |
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Oceans 11 |
Oceans 11 |
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Geology 12 |
Mikmaq Studies 10 |
University degrees: BA (StFX), BEd (Dalhousie), MEd (StFX), Diploma in Outdoor Recreation (Seneca College)
Extra-curricular activities: Drama/Play, astronomy club, guitar club
Favourite course taught during career: Ancient History, Global History
First teaching job: North Colchester High - Tatamagouche
Random information
Birth date: February 25
Hometown: New Glasgow (North End), NS
Favourite colour: Blue
First car: 1977 Honda Civic hatchback, blue
Hobbies/Activities: travel, music (guitar/singing), astronomy, hiking, mountain biking, golf, my dog, racquet ball.
Something students wouldn't know:
I spent 18 months traveling Europe, and Africa in my early 20s.
Tim Bennett
Voice Mail Ext. 6249
Preferred method of homework distribution: write on board, K12 Planet.
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First semester courses |
Second semester courses |
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Science 9 |
Science 9 |
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Altantic Canada Studies 9 |
Atlantic Canada Studies 9 |
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Core French 9 |
Core French 9 |
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Biology 11 |
Science 10 |
University degrees: CAS (certificate of applied science), BEng (Mechanical Engineering, with distinction), BUS (bachelor of university studies, secondary education/math)
Extra-curricular activities: JV Girls' Soccer (coach), Boys Rugby (advisor)
Favourite course taught during career: Mathematics 11 Advanced
First teaching job: Full-time substitute, NRHS (Core French 9, Mathématiques 9, Mathematics 10)
Random information
Birth date: April 14
Hometown: Little Harbour, NS
Favourite colour: Blue
First car: White 1972 Volvo 240 station wagon (way cool!)
Hobbies/Activities: playing guitar, kayaking, volunteering, playing ping pong.
Something students wouldn't know:
The short, horizontal line between the numerator and the denominator of a fraction is called the vinculum.
Kevin O’Brien
Voice Mail Ext. 6223
Preferred method of homework distribution: to write on board, K12 Planet, handout.
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First semester courses |
Second semester courses |
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History 10 |
Sociology 12 |
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Global Geography 12 |
Global Geography 12 |
University degrees: BA, BEd, graduate diploma in Educational Guidence
Extra-curricular activities: div 1 boys' soccer (assist. Coach), grad prom (staff advisor), badminton (assist. coach)
Favourite course taught during career: sociology and political science
First teaching job: HS Social Studies High Level Alberta
Random information
Birth date: August 19, 10 years after the formation of land.
Hometown: Pictou, NS
Favourite colour: Black
First car: 1966 Rambler Classic yellow. The local kids called it "the yellow banana".
Hobbies/Activities: skiing, golfing, weight lifting, badminton.
Something students wouldn't know:
What I was like as a high school student
Michael O’Sullivan
Voice Mail Ext. 6226
Preferred method of homework distribution: Don't give homework -- done in class so it gets completed.
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First semester courses |
Second semester courses |
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Canadian History 11 |
Law 12 |
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Geography 11 |
Canadian History 11 |
University degrees: BA (major in Canadian History, minor in English), BEd
Extra-curricular activities: Intramurals - floor hockey (teacher's team. Will be involved with basketball and volleyball once they start up), Occupational Health and Safety Committee (chairman)
Favourite course taught during career: Toss up between Canadian History and Law
First teaching job: Social studies at West Pictou District High School in 1982 until we came to NRHS
Random information
Birth date: November 16, 1956
Hometown: Stellarton, NS
Favourite colour: Red
First car: 1985 Ford Granada, grey
Hobbies/Activities: walking, riding my motorcycle, Stellarton Fire Department (Deputy Chief)
Something students wouldn't know:
That I own a motorcycle
David Avery
Voice Mail Ext. 6222
Preferred method of homework distribution: to write on board, K12 Planet.
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First semester courses |
Second semester courses |
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ACS 9 |
ACS 9 |
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HGS 12 |
HGS 12 |
University degrees: BA, BEd
Favourite course taught during career: Global History 12
First teaching job: 50% Westville High Grade 9, 11, 12
Random information
Birth date: May 3
Hometown: Westville, NS
Favourite colour: Green
First car: 1970 Dodge Charger RT Special Edition, candy apple red (with black vinyl roof)
Hobbies/Activities: CIC officer - 219 RCACC, hunt, fish, military buff
Wayne Cock
Voice Mail Ext. 6225
Preferred method of homework distribution: to write on board, handout with directions.
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First semester courses |
Second semester courses |
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ACS 9 |
ACS 9 |
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Science 9 |
Science 9 |
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IB Geography 11 |
Tourism 11 |
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IB Geography 12 |
IB Geography 12 |
University degrees: BSc, BEd (both from StFX), Diploma in Animal Husbandry (NSAC)
Extra-curricular activities: Recently retired from coaching soccer and basketball. I was coaching sport for 34 years. I also recently retired from refereeing soccer; I was a level 2 soccer ref with over 25 years experience.
Favourite course taught during career: Geography, but a close second is grade 10 Ancient History.
First teaching job: Grade 2 and 3 vertical grouping at the Frank H. MacDonald Elementary.
Random information
Birth date: June 26
Hometown: Pictou, NS (since 9 years)
Favourite colour: All colours!
First car: First new car - 1974 Gremlin (mellow yellow). It had the X package with the hockey stick stripe, 304 V8 engine, high gear ratio, and sound package!
Hobbies/Activities: Playing guitar and signing, carpentry, skiing/snowboarding, reading, walking, golfing
Something students wouldn't know:
I have a dairy farming background and a college diploma from NSAC in Truro.
Ashley Cameron
Voice Mail Ext. 6221
Preferred method of homework distribution: to write on board, K12 Planet.
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First semester courses |
Second semester courses |
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Canadian History 11 |
Canadian History 11 |
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English 11 |
English 11 |
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Global History 12 |
Global History 12 |
University degrees: BSc (Dalhousie), BEd (MSVU)
Extra-curricular activities: JV Boys Soccer, Costumes for musical
Favourite course taught during career: Global History 12
First teaching job: This one!
Random information
Birth date: July 5
Hometown: Stellarton, NS
Favourite colour: Green
First car: 2000 Toyota Echo, black
