Rebecca Jackson Toch
Townsend
Summary
Accomplished educator with 22 years of experience teaching history, government, and politics, recognized with the 2025 Don Salvucci Award for Civics. Proven leader as department chair, class and student council advisor, and founder of a Rho Kappa chapter, with a strong record of mentorship and extracurricular engagement, including varsity coaching. A conference presenter and current member of the Massachusetts Board of Social Studies, dedicated to advancing civic education and academic excellence.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Studies Teacher
North Middlesex Regional High School
Townsend
08.2003 - Current
- Worked with the department to develop, implement and showcase 11th grade civic action projects.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers entering the department.
- Collaborated with other teachers within the department to develop new curriculum ideas for social studies classes.
- Conducted class discussions on current events related to Social Studies topics.
- Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, school improvement, and community outreach.
- Served as Department Chair, helping to facilitate curriculum alignment and common assessments.
Education
Master of Arts - History
Salem State University
Salem, MA05-2012
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education
Westfield State University
Westfield, MA05-2003
Certificate of Genocide And Holocaust Studies -
Salem State University
Salem, MASkills
- Curriculum development
- Assessment design
- Community outreach
- Mentoring new teachers
- Public speaking
- Interdisciplinary teaching
Affiliations
- Rho Kappa Social Studies Honor Society Advisor
- Student Council Co-Advisor
- Department Chair
- School Improvement Council Faculty Member
- Massachusetts Council for the Social Studies Board Member
Accomplishments
- Co-Presented at the Annual Paul J Andrews Summer Institute on Genocide Education
- Co-Presented at the 2024 National Council for the Social Studies Annual Conference on Civic Education
- 2025 Don Salvucci Award for Promoting Excellence in Civic Education
Timeline
Social Studies Teacher
North Middlesex Regional High School
08.2003 - Current
Master of Arts - History
Salem State University
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education
Westfield State University
Certificate of Genocide And Holocaust Studies -
Salem State University
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