History

History

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Taft Portrait of a History Graduate

Upon completion of the History Department curriculum, Taft graduates will:

  • Be curious about the world - knowing that history has determined how it has developed
  • Engage with a variety of sources, perspectives, and people - knowing that all matter in the quest for historical understanding
  • Read, understand, and critically interpret secondary and primary texts
  • Evaluate historical evidence [and technology] for authenticity and reliability
  • Analyze evidence to write clear and effective arguments
  • Value intellectual risk-taking and foster an environment where every voice is honored
  • Work and think both independently and collaboratively

  

  

  

History Department Faculty

Brianne Foley

Brianne Foley

History Department Head, Director of GLI, Global Studies and Service
Marty Aspholm

Marty Aspholm

Upper Mid Class Dean, History
Greg Hawes

Greg Hawes

Class of 1985
History
Kiana Hernandez

Kiana Hernandez

History, Global Studies and Service
Jack Kenerson

Jack Kenerson

Class of 1982
History, Admission Counselor (sabbatical)
Jeremy LaCasse

Jeremy LaCasse

Assistant Head of School for Student Life, History
Rachael Ryan

Rachael Ryan

History, Global Studies and Service
Claire Scott

Claire Scott

Penn Fellow in History and Global Studies and Service
Victoria Seymore

Victoria Seymore

Penn Fellow in History and Global Studies and Service
Alex Shuman

Alex Shuman

History
R.J. Swift

R.J. Swift

History, Admission Counselor
Andrew Taylor

Andrew Taylor

Class of 1972
History, Global Studies and Service
Mark Traina

Mark Traina

Senior Associate Director of Admission, History