Social Studies Department

The primary goal of social studies at Wheaton is for students to have a wide range of experiences and challenges as they study history and the social sciences. We use facts, concepts, generalizations, and the skills of history and the social sciences to foster responsible and informed citizenship.

Through the combined study of history and the social sciences, students critically examine past events and decisions and study human behavior in varied settings. As much as possible, we draw on the background, experiences, and prior knowledge of our diverse student body to enhance our classroom strategies. To meet these goals, the social studies department offers a variety of course offerings including the required courses, popular elective offerings, and challenging AP classes. The Social Studies Department is fully committed to supporting all pathways of the Global Studies Academy as well as providing enriching experiences through our elective offerings to students in all Wheaton Academies.

Social Studies: Department Staff 2026-2027              

Mr. Marco Basso-Luca
AP Government, NSL Government

Ms. Karolina Bisiak
Hon US History, Hon Modern World History

Mr. Bart Brooks
AP US History, Psychology 1, Sociology

Mr. Ben Feasley
AP Government, AP Economics, XC Coach, Swim and Dive Coach

Ms. Sara Kohorst
AP US History, Hon US History, Hon NSL

Ms. Heidi Hemming
US History, Women’s Studies, Model UN Sponsor

Ms. Hope Koumentakos
AP Psychology, Modern World History, 12th Grade Sponsor

Mr. Andrew Kulesh
NSL Government, Hon US History

Ms. Tobii Mason
AP Psychology, Student Leadership, ECA Director

Mr. Matthew Mullins
Hon US History, Modern World History

Mr. Seth Nesin
AP Government, NSL Government, Law, Ethics Club

Mr. Nikolas Papadopoulos
Modern World History, AP World History,

Ms. Amanda Ruvolo
AP World History, Hon US History, Economics

Ms. Jeanne Salvado
College Prep Literacy, Personal Finance

Mr. Giacomo Sciuto
AP World Hist., World History, Latin American History, Model UN Sponsor

Mr. Dave Shaffner
Department Resource Teacher, AP World History, AP Human Geo.

Mr. Jon Sturman
Modern World History, Global Issues, Flag FB Coach

Mr. Zachary Wishart
AP Government, NSL Government

Mr. Tremayne Wooten
Modern World History, US History, Afr. Am. Hist.

Mr. Eric Zolkiewicz
AP Government, Personal Finance, Assistant Athletic Director

Ms. Lauren Zolkiewicz
AP US History, US History, 9th Grade Academy Leader, NHS

MSTAR (formally MCAP) 

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