Dr. Foulds on Teaching, Community, and the Power of Passion
In Episode 20 of The Late Start Show, Charlie Martin and Jack Nelson sit down with Dr. Foulds, a beloved history teacher, mock trial advisor, and Sanders House leader at University School. Dr. Foulds reflects on his journey from teaching college courses at Ohio State and Shepherd University to becoming an integral part of the US community.
In this engaging conversation, Dr. Foulds shares how his passion for teaching was shaped by a mentor during his undergraduate years and how he brings that enthusiasm into his high school classroom. He discusses his unique teaching methods, like "Beastville" and "Marination Station," which encourage collaboration and critical thinking, and explains how he inspires his students to make connections across different years. This great episode highlights Dr. Foulds’ commitment to fostering community, intellectual curiosity, and personal growth inside and outside the classroom.
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Dr. Foulds is a respected history teacher, Mock Trial advisor, and the Head of Sanders House at University School. He joined the University School community in 2016 and also holds the Reid Chair in History. Before coming to University School, Dr. Foulds earned his Ph.D. in History from Ohio State University in 2012, with a dissertation focusing on Methodists, secession, and the Civil War in Western Virginia. He previously taught at Ohio State University and held a tenure-track position at Shepherd University for three years.