New social studies department co-chair Ammon Hammett-Bregger and World History teacher instructs his 4th period Advanced Placement World History class. Hammett-Bregger steps into the space left by former IB Coordinator and social studies department co-chair Ashley Goodrich as AP World History teacher and department co-chair. “This is a very experienced, great teacher to have here,” social studies department teacher Stephen Hinson said. Photo by Kevin Mobley.
By KEVIN MOBLEY – Print Editor-in-Chief
Newly-hired social studies department co-chair Ammon Hammett-Bregger returns to his former ranks within the Clarke County School District.
Over 15 new teachers have been added to the canon of Clarke Central High School instructors for the 2015-16 school year, but the arrival of Ammon Hammett-Bregger is particularly of note.
Hammett-Bregger has stepped into the shoes of former social studies department co-chair and IB Coordinator Ashley Goodrich as a leader of the department, along with other co-chair Johnny Anderson, and as an Advanced Placement (AP) World History teacher, in only his first year at CCHS.
“Anderson is my co-chair and he’s been a great help getting me acclimated to the role,” Hammett-Bregger said. “Our social studies team of teachers is awesome, and as co-chair you don’t really boss anyone around, it is more about communicating the administration’s ideas and plans effectively.”
That said, Hammett-Bregger is no stranger to the Clarke County School District, having taught history and geography at Cedar Shoals High School from 2003-08 while serving as department chair and Head Varsity Volleyball Coach.
“I really enjoyed (CSHS). The teachers and students got along well,” Hammett-Bregger said.
Social studies department teacher Stephen Hinson, who has taught social studies at CCHS since 2003, feels Hammett-Bregger has been a positive addition to the social studies team.
“He’s a guy who’s really worked in a variety of places, and his experience is very diverse. He’s going to bring a lot to the students here,” Hinson said. “I think he’s going to benefit the department greatly.”
