Vestavia Hills High School

The faculty of the Vestavia Hills High School Social Studies Department is extraordinarily diverse in experience.  The department is made up of professionals who hold masters, specialists, and doctorate degrees.  Additionally, a number of teachers are Nationally Board Certified, and two are nationally recognized James Madison Scholars.   We also afford students the opportunity to join the national Social Studies honorary society, Rho Kappa.  Members of our department coach or sponsor a number of academic activities including Peer Helpers, National Economics Challenge, SGA, the VHHS Reveille yearbook, and Scholars Bowl.  The 23 teachers in the department work to ensure that students at all levels learn the skills necessary to become informed and engaged citizens, and also have an understanding of past and current events.  We believe every student must recognize themselves in the study of history, culture, and society.  Our goal is to ensure students have the ability to pull together all curriculum areas to make informed decisions to build a successful life.