Adam Yonkers

History Teacher at Palo Alto High School

Adam Yonkers is a history teacher at Palo Alto High School with over a decade of experience in education. He has been teaching at Paly for more than 10 years, specializing in various history and social studies subjects.3 4

Teaching Subjects

At Palo Alto High School, Adam Yonkers teaches:

U.S. Government
Contemporary World History (10th grade)
World History
Foreign Policy3 4

Educational Background

Adam Yonkers has a strong educational foundation:

He graduated from Colorado College6
He attended Stanford University Graduate School of Education1

Career Highlights

Teaching Experience::

Yonkers began his career in the Palo Alto Unified School District, initially teaching for one year in middle school before moving to the high school level2
As of 2019, he had been teaching at Palo Alto High School for 12 years4

Leave of Absence:: In the 2019-2020 school year, Yonkers took a leave of absence, suggesting a commitment to personal or professional development4

Teaching Style

Students and colleagues have positively received Yonkers' teaching approach:

He has a high overall rating of 5.0/5.0 on RateMyTeachers, based on available reviews5
His test questions often include multiple-choice formats5

Personal Background

Interestingly, Adam Yonkers spent part of his childhood in Benin, which has likely influenced his worldview and approach to teaching history and foreign policy.7 This unique background may contribute to his ability to bring diverse perspectives to his classroom discussions.