Ben Monaco I'm glad to be back home teaching 7th grade social studies here at Clinton Middle School! I was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma but grew up in Clinton and graduated from Clinton High School in 2004. I received an Associates in Arts degree from Maple Woods Community College in 2006 and a Bachelors in Science Degree from William Jewell College in 2009. For the past three years I've been a teacher and coach at St. Pius X High School in Kansas City, Missouri teaching World History, American History, and Psychology. As a coach at St. Pius X I worked with the football, basketball, and track teams, as well as coordinating a conditioning program in the off-season for athletes at the school.

7th Grade Social Studies I'm very excited for the school year and I'm also excited to make the move to teach 7th graders. I will be teaching American History, Geography, and Government this year, as well as coaching football and basketball at the high school. I will have a busy schedule but I'm ready for it and enthusiastic about being able to help our students. A goal of mine is to make this year a very positive and valuable one for the students here in Clinton and to have fun doing it. If you ever have any concerns, comments, or questions, please feel free to contact me (bmonaco@clinton.k12.mo.us).