Welcome!

Welcome to the Ramapo-Indian Hills Regional High School District Social Studies Department.  The RIH District currently offers courses of study in World History, United States History 1 & 2, Anthropology, Current Events, Economics, Geography, Law & Human Rights, Modern European History, Psychology, United States Government & Politics, Sociology, and Sports History at a variety of academic levels.  We pride ourselves on offering a program that introduces students to a comparative study of past and contemporary global societies.  Additionally, students will develop skills in research and analysis of primary documents and interpretations of scholarly work.  Our teachers utilize best practices in their content areas and vary their assessment strategies to reflect their students’ ability to think critically and communicate effectively.  We encourage our students to analyze evidence, read closely to formulate opinions based on evidence, and develop a spirit of inquiry and curiosity to guide them as they as they develop into engaged and thoughtful citizens.

❝Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.❞

‒Margaret Mead

Students interested in the Social Studies may enjoy participating in the following clubs and activities: Academic Decathlon, Amnesty International, Interact, Mock Trial, Model United Nations, Student Council

Social Studies Staff Members

Mr. Steven DeGennaro. [email protected] voicemail extension: TBA Ms. Alyssa Durfee [email protected] voicemail extension: 6024

Ms. Danielle Ferrara [email protected] voicemail extension: 6089 Ms. Angela Funk [email protected] voicemail extension: 6030

Mr. Ron Heusser [email protected] voicemail extension: 6036 

Ms. Elizabeth Johnson [email protected] voicemail extension: 6094 

Mr. Shannon Luke [email protected] voicemail extension: 6022 

Mr. John Murphy [email protected] voicemail extension: 5174

Mr. Michael Paravati [email protected] voicemail extension: 6197 Ms. Lauren Smalley [email protected] voicemail extension: 6101