Mission of the Rainey-McCullers School of the Arts Social Studies Department
It is the mission of the Social Studies Department to develop capable citizens who are empowered with the knowledge, abilities, and attitudes to make informed and responsible decisions in today’s diverse world. The purpose of these classes will be to help students better understand the geography, culture, history, government, economics, and religion as it relates to our rigorous and challenging content. Students are expected to be open to learning in a variety of ways and enjoy the culturally diverse atmosphere in each course offered. We also focus on cross-curricular lessons and activities that integrate the arts that we offer here on our campus.
Courses Offered:
6th Grade World Cultures Western (Advanced & Gifted Classes Offered)
7th Grade World Cultures Eastern (Advanced & Gifted Classes Offered)
8th Grade Georgia Studies (Advanced & Gifted Classes Offered)
American Government/Civics (Honors Classes Offered)
World History or AP World History – Modern
United States History or AP US History
Economics (Honors Classes Offered)
Electives Offered:
AP Psychology
Personal Financial Literacy
Our Social Studies Faculty
Mr. John Brock
Mr. John Brock has been teaching at Rainey-McCullers since the school first opened in 2017. He is a graduate of Columbus State University with a Bachelor’s in Business Administration and Master’s in the Arts of Teaching. Mr. Brock teaches all of United States History and AP United States History classes at Rainey-McCullers as well as various middle school courses. Mr. Brock is also the Student Government Association (SGA) Faculty Sponsor and 10th Grade Sponsor.
Dr. Draveious Hurston-White – Social Studies Department Chair
Dr. Draveious Hurston White has been teaching for more than 17 years. He has taught Pre-K, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, and 10th grades. He has an AA in Early Childhood Education, B.S. in Middle Grades Education ELA & SS, Masters in Secondary English, Ed.S. in Middle Grades Education Rdg & ELA, and Ph.D. in Early Childhood Curriculum with a focus on Religious Education. He is also certified in Science and Early Childhood Education. Dr. White has endorsements in Gifted, Mentor Teacher, Academic Dean, and Leadership in 2020. He teaches 6th Grade World Cultures-Western, 7th Grade World Cultures-Eastern, and 8th Grade Georgia Studies (On-level, Advanced, Honors, and Gifted). Dr. White is also the 4H Club Advisor and 8th Grade Sponsor.
Mrs. Allyson Moyer
Mrs. Moyer has a wide range of teaching and leadership experience, having served as an educator for more than 15 years. She has a B.B.A. in Accounting from Columbus College, a M.S. in Education Leadership from Troy State University, and an Ed.S. in Education Leadership from Columbus State University. Mrs. Moyer is pleased to work with such talented and dedicated educators and students at Rainey-McCullers School of the Arts.
Mr. Cameron Yarbrough
Cameron Yarbrough is in his 7th year teaching, and his 5th year at Rainey-McCullers. He is one of the few remaining teachers that has been at Rainey since its opening in 2017. He has a Bachelor’s degree in History Education and a Master’s degree in Political Science with a concentration in K-12 Education. He teaches American Government, Economics, and AP Psychology.