About the Teacher

Mr. Thomas Standring

Born and raised in the United Kingdom, I moved to the U.S. in 2001 at the age of 8. I completed most of my elementary and secondary education in the Deer Valley District, attending Legend Springs, Hillcrest, and Mountain Ridge, before finishing high school in Connecticut.

I graduated from Arizona State University in 2016 with a B.A. in History and later returned to earn my teaching certificate.

As a student, I struggled in classes I wasn’t personally invested in, which helps me relate to students who face similar challenges. I believe history comes alive or falls flat based on how it’s taught, and I take seriously the responsibility to make it engaging and meaningful for my students.

If you have any questions or concerns about the class or curriculum, please don’t hesitate to email me—I’ll get back to you as soon as possible.