(Mr. Wimsett at Mount Vernon ~ George Washington's Home)
Welcome to Mr. Wimsett's Webpage!
Class Schedule:
Period 1 ~ US History
Period 2 ~ US History
Period 3 ~ Planning Period
Period 4 ~ US History
Period 5 ~ A.P. Government & Politics
Period 6 ~ A.P. Government & Politics
Contact Information:
Phone ~ (360) 709-7890
E-mail ~ kevin.wimsett@tumwater.k12.wa.us
Education:
1998 ~ Masters in Education ~ City University (Seattle)
1996 ~ B.A. in Education ~ Pacific Lutheran University
Professional Development & Awards:
A.P. Institute - American Government/Changes to the Exam (Pacific Lutheran University ~ 2018)
A.P. Institute - U.S. History (Pacific Lutheran University ~ 2015)
Judicial Institute for Government Teachers (2013)
Legislative Scholars Program (2011)
A.P. Institute - U.S. History (Pacific Lutheran University ~ 2007)
Outstanding Civic Educator Award (presented by the Washington State Legislature in 2007)
Taft Seminar for Government Teachers (Western Washington University ~ 1999)
A.P. Institute - American Government (Pacific Lutheran University ~ 1999)
Experience:
Social Studies Teacher at Black Hills High School (2006-Present)
Social Studies Teacher at Steilacoom High School (2005-2006)
Elected Member of the Pierce County Charter Review Commission (2006)
Elected Member of the Pierce County Council (2001-2004)
Social Studies Teacher at Tumwater High School (1996-2000)
Elected Member of the Board of Fire Commissioners, Pierce Co. Fire Dist. 6 (1996-2000)
Other Activities at BHHS:
Assistant Football Coach (2014-2019)
Key Club Advisor (2018-2019)
T.E.A. Building Rep. (2006-Present)
T.E.A. Exec. Board (2010-2011, 2011-2012, and 2013-2014)
Social Studies Department Chair (2009-2011 and 2021-Present)