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Summer Cohort '26
Boston State House
Mattoon High School
Dachau Memorial
Prague, '26
Aspiring Educators
History Club Retreat

Welcome

Hello,
I'm Hugh.

Aspiring History & Government Educator

Hugh Good Headshot

Mr. Good

Passionate about history and education, based in Illinois.

hugh1029@gmail.com
Decatur, IL

About Me

My Journey

As an aspiring history educator, my goal is to inspire students to explore the past and understand its immense relevance in today's world. With a strong foundation in historical research and a commitment to engaging teaching methods, I am dedicated to creating a dynamic, inquiry-based learning environment. As a Golden Apple Scholar and future educator, I believe in bridging the gap between academic rigor and practical, hands-on student experiences. Discover my work samples, philosophy, and tools on this site.

Education

What I've Studied

Expected December 2027
Aurora University — Aurora, IL
Bachelor of Arts, Secondary Education in History
2026
Educational Travel & Historical Study
Germany & Czechia (Dachau, Nuremberg; Communism, Art, and Nazism Museums, Franz Kafka Sites)
Boston, MA (Harvard University, Museum of Fine Arts, JFK Presidential Library; Ethnic Enclaves: North End and Chinatown)

Experience

Where I've Taught & Led

2026
Classroom Field Observations
Mattoon High School (Golden Apple Scholar Summer Placement), West Aurora High School(AVID Certified Tutor & Classroom Observer). Developed quick rapport with students from diverse backgrounds.
2026
Substitute Teaching
Mattoon High School (Golden Apple Scholar Summer Placement), West Aurora High School(AVID Certified Tutor & Classroom Observer). Developed quick rapport with students from diverse backgrounds.
2025-2027
President of Aspiring Educators
Aurora University. Organized and hosted many diverse professional and creative events, such as, an Experienced Educator and Early Educator Panels. Expanded and maintained a nationwide network of future educators by planning and executing professional development and community service events for 50+ active members.
2024 – 2027
Resident Assistant & Orientiation Leader
Aurora University. Created and preformed engagement activities to acclimate 100+ freshmen and support first-year success through campus resource advocacy. Mediated conflicts for 100+ residents using restorative techniques.

Example Work & Artifacts

Click cards to expand documents, PDFs, and outlines

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Teaching Philosophy & Cover Letter

My core pedagogical beliefs and professional introduction.

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Lesson & Unit Plans

ISBE-aligned outlines, assessment rubrics, and the summative Unit Exam.

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Illinois in the Content Areas

Lesson development utilizing Downtown Aurora and the Decatur Transfer House.

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National Competencies

Artifacts mapped to NCSS Standards and educational indicators.

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Research & Writing Samples

Thesis on Decatur's 1990s Deindustrialization & SPARK Russian Manuscript Presentation.

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Makerspace & Bibliography

Hands-on historical engineering assignments and annotated pedagogy texts.

Student Utility Hub

Interactive Tools & Cognitive Mechanics

Bridging the gap between historical literacy and practical life skills. These air-gapped, privacy-first tools are designed for classroom integration, allowing students to simulate structural economics and practice cognitive transfer mechanics.

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Financial Planner

Budgeting, debt optimization, and 45-year wealth forecasting simulations.

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Cognitive Puzzles

Research and links to online developmental games, chess, tools.

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Civic Engagement Lab

A collection of active civic tools and experimental pedagogical concepts prepared for my social studies classroom.