About Mr Payne
Mr. Payne graduated Cum Laude from Elon University in North Carolina with a B.A. in History and a Minor in Economics. As part of his education at Elon, Mr. Payne also pursued his teaching licensure and is a licensed professional social studies teacher in the state of New Jersey. Following Mr. Payne’s graduation from Elon in 2008, he taught for two years in the North Carolina public school systems. Here, Mr. Payne began his career teaching AP World History, Civics and Economics and also developed and implemented an AP Microeconomics course in his first and second years teaching. Mr. Payne is an alum of Ranney School (Class of 2004) and ultimately chose to return to his high school alma mater in 2010 to continue his teaching career. Mr. Payne currently teaches United States History, Honors Modern Conflicts and Honors Law and Legal Systems.
In addition to teaching, Mr. Payne is a three-season, varsity athletic coach for Cross Country, Winter Track and Coed Golf. He also advises the Model United Nations and Ranney School Business Clubs. Mr. Payne is a member of the newly established Ranney School Alumni Council and can occasionally be found working with the school's technology department to develop and maintain the school’s educational technology infrastructure.
Currently, Mr. Payne is pursuing his Masters degree in Educational Leadership at Thomas Edison State College in Trenton, New Jersey.
In addition to teaching, Mr. Payne is a three-season, varsity athletic coach for Cross Country, Winter Track and Coed Golf. He also advises the Model United Nations and Ranney School Business Clubs. Mr. Payne is a member of the newly established Ranney School Alumni Council and can occasionally be found working with the school's technology department to develop and maintain the school’s educational technology infrastructure.
Currently, Mr. Payne is pursuing his Masters degree in Educational Leadership at Thomas Edison State College in Trenton, New Jersey.
Professional Credentials |
Bachelor of Arts - History; Minor - Economics: Elon University, Elon, North Carolina
Teacher of Social Studies: New Jersey State Department of Education |
Current Professional Development |
Current and Prior classes Taught |
Current: United States History, Modern Conflicts, Law and Legal Systems
Past: World History, AP World History, Civics, Economics, US History I, US History II |
Extra Curricular Activities |
Model United Nations - Advisor
Business Club - Advisor Varsity Cross Country - Coach Varsity Winter Track - Coach Squash - Coach Varsity Girls Golf - Coach |
Honors and Awards |
Elon University - Graduated Cum Laude
Phi Alpha Theta - National History Honors Society Omicron Delta Epsilon - International Economics Honors Society Phi Eta Sigma - National First Year Honors Society ETS Recognition of Excellence - Social Studies Content Knowledge |
Other Interests |
Private Pilot - General Aviation, VFR Single Engine Land Aircraft
Personal Investment and Financial Management - Stocks, Options, Mutual Funds, 401K, IRA, Taxes |
