About Me

Hello! My name is Noelle Carney Campbell, and I am thrilled to teach 8th grade U.S. History at Esqueda. I believe history is more than just dates and events; it’s a living story that connects us to the past and shapes our future. My goal is to make history fun, engaging, and relevant, helping students see how the lessons of the past impact our world today.

I earned my Master’s in Education and Curriculum from California State University, Fullerton, in 2017 and hold a Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential with a Social Science Supplemental Credential. I have been teaching with SAUSD for several years, and I love building meaningful relationships with students through storytelling, critical thinking, and leadership development.

Beyond history, I also run our school’s Leadership program and a brand-new Film & Broadcast elective, where students take charge of creating the school yearbook and producing our news channel, The Husky Power Hour. Through these programs, students develop essential skills in teamwork, media production, and storytelling while making a lasting impact on our school community.

Why I Became a Teacher

I became a teacher to bring history to life in a way that sparks curiosity and inspires students to think beyond the classroom. My passion lies in making learning interactive, from role-playing historical figures to designing board games that challenge students to think like historians. History isn’t just about the past—it’s about understanding the present and shaping the future.

My Most Memorable Teaching Experience

Every October, I teach Dark History, a spooky and immersive deep dive into history’s eerie, mysterious, and often untold stories. One year, I introduced a survival board game set in Jamestown, and a quiet student, Angel, hesitated to join in at first. By the end of the unit, he was leading his team, strategizing, and discovering a newfound love for history. The game has since become a class tradition, evolving with student feedback each year. Seeing students engage, collaborate, and develop a passion for history through interactive learning is what makes teaching so rewarding!