About Mr. Abel-Pype or what you need to know to suck up and get an A
This is my 8th year as a self described maieutic teacher where critical thought and deep questioning rules the day.
I was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, but have had the opportunity to live in Pittsburgh, PA, Phoenix, AZ, and Nashville, TN before moving to Denver in 2009.
I received my Bachelor's degree from Michigan State University in History and Economics in 2007 and completed my Teaching Internship the following year. I have been teaching in Denver Public Schools since 2009. My passion is working along side students so they can better recognize and make sense of the structures, systems, and history of the world to better understand the interconnections among themselves, others, and societal systems and structures. The main focus in every class is for students to critically analyze the deeper meanings within the class content, and to connect the content to their personal lives to create deeper, more meaningful understanding of the world, humanity, and themselves. The ultimate goal for this type of learning is that students are empowered to imagine, create, and shape positive changes in the world as well as in their personal lives.
On a more personal note, I am married to the wonderful and fabulous Mrs. Abel-Pype. We have the two best, cutest, most loving dogs ever named Sophie and Mona. I play guitar (somewhat poorly, but I love it anyway). My all time favorite band is Pearl Jam. And, the quote that best describes me is: "...got a mind full of questions and a teacher in my soul… -e. vedder
Pearl Jam at Fenway Park in Boston, August 5, 2016