Erik Thomas:  

I was born in a humble cottage on the moors of Yorkshire. When I was but a wee lad, I found myself named as the Duke of York, and thus obliged to lead ten thousand weary, rag-tag soldiers in bloody combat against the French invaders from Aquitane. I was reluctant, but I silently shouldered my burden and led my troops into that bloody, smoky hell, whatever my destiny would be. Three hours later, I emerged to find myself alone on the field, transported in time to a new body in the very modern 1960's. Thus began my current life. During my youth, I experienced the academically excellent, but window-deprived Howard County school system through middle and high school. Years later, things have turned full circle, and that is now the age group that I am/will be teaching. I went back to school at Western Washington University and earned a Master in Teaching degree. My student teaching focused on US Government classes, an area which I enjoyed learning more about, and teaching. This year I am substitute teaching, which provides a kitchen sink of experience. Some days are a blast, such as when I teach music and conduct bands and orchestra. Other days I fear fo...Expand for more