Private i History Detectives: Engaging Elementary Learners with Inquiry

Natacha Scott is the Director of Educator Engagement for iCivics which includes the responsibility of Director of the Massachusetts Civic Learning Coalition(MCLC). As the Director of Educator Engagement, Natacha focuses on growing the engagement of educators in-person and virtually through professional development sessions, curriculum, and other experiences. Within her role as the Director of the MCLC, Natacha focuses on leading the coordination of the coalition across communication, partner collaboration, advocacy, and coordination with the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Prior to joining iCivics, Natacha was an educator within the Boston Public Schools for 14 years serving several roles from elementary classroom teacher to the district K-12 Director for History and Social Studies. Natacha has received her Bachelor of Science in History with a concentration in Public History as well as a Master of Arts in Teaching.

I am a Curriculum Associate at iCivics where I work to bring non-partisan civics education to students across the country. Prior to joining iCivics, I worked for 10 years as an Elementary and Middle School educator in Chicago Public Schools.