Mrs. Beth Carsley has worked at RTHS her entire 15 year career where she is the Social Sciences Team Leader. She currently teaches American Government and Civics, AP United States Government and Politics, and Contemporary Issues. 

"I get to teach students the reciprocal relationship between the government and citizens in the United States, which will hopefully make students empowered to make decisions when they control the government in the future."

Mr. Nick Cole has been an educator for 7 years and has spent his entire career as a part of RTHS's Social Sciences Team. He currently teaches U.S. History 1, U.S. History 2, and Minority U.S. History.

"My favorite part about teaching history is being able to guide students toward understanding the cause and effect of historical events in our nation's history. I feel the most empowered as a teacher when students are able to think critically about historical events and understand the implications that these events have on the United States in the present day. My hope is that after taking one of my courses my students will have a better understanding of who they are as a person, and their role within their local, national, and global communities."

Mr. Madden began his teaching career at RTHS and is in his 2nd year. He teaches US History 2, World History, and World Geography. 

"The thing I love about teaching social studies is that there are so many individual interests to pursue in this subject and teaching classes like History and Geography is where I get the priveledge to introduce my students to all kinds of interesting facts, moments, and people throughout the world."

Mr. AJ Richard has been an educator for 15 years and has spent his entire career as a part of RTHS's Social Sciences Team. He also serves as an instructional coach for RTHS staffulty. He currently teaches AP US History, Honors US History, and US History 1. 

"Teaching how processes and developments of today are influenced by processes and developments of the past and teaching students how to craft arguments that are backed by evidence."

Mr. Stefan Ritz has been an educator for 8 years and has been a part of the RTHS Social Sciences Team for 5 years. He currently teaches US 1, Sociology, and Psychology. 

"In US 1 I love teaching about the early United States and the series of events that helped to get us to where we are now. In Sociology and Psychology I love examining the present day society that we are all a part of and the unique inner workings of the individuals within that society."