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    Mr. Wimsett at Mount Vernon  
    (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)