David Cross
Middle School Teacher
History/Social Studies & Technology
Background & Experience

David Cross is beginning his ninth year of teaching at CSMH. Mr. Cross teaches 7th and 8th grade History classes, as well as a technology exploratory class. After a busy summer, he is excited about the new school year and looks forward to the challenges of the year as well as reconnecting with the students. In May, 2008, Mr. Cross earned a Masters Degree in Instructional Technology at San Jose State University and was named the IT Graduate Student of the Year. He has also earned a Masters Degree in History at the University of San Diego and a Bachelors Degree in Accounting at the University of Santa Clara.

During recent summers Mr. Cross has participated in the IISME program while working at local high tech companies. This includes positions at IBM's Almaden Research Center, National Semiconductor and Lockheed-Martin. IISME provides teachers with experiences and tools they need to adapt their practices and change their schools so that all students are prepared to be lifelong learners, responsible citizens, and productive employees. Along with that, Mr. Cross has also participated in experiences that deepen his knowledge in history and technology, including a week in Philadelphia and two summers at the Krause Center for Innovation.

Under Dave's leadership, past history classes have won a California Multimedia Award for their Multi-Grade/School Collaboration projects, "Coyote Valley Then and Now" and "The Crusades and the War in Iraq." Other Multimedia projects created by Seventh and Eighth graders included the Lewis and Clark Project, Reform Movement of the 18th Century and Medieval Lifestyles. During the past five school years, he has taken a group of students to Washington DC and will be repeating that trip this year as well.