Top Teacher: Monique Cohen – Ballston Spa High School
Monique Cohen is a social studies teacher at Ballston Spa High School
Monique Cohen teaches history at Ballston Spa High School. It’s a way to share her own love of history with others.
One major event that helped inspire Cohen to become a history teacher was 9/11, she said. She wanted a way to help others understand why these kinds of events happen, she said.
A teacher for 17 years, Cohen tries to take a subject that some may consider dull and boring, and make it fun and enjoyable.
Learn about what keeps her going and having fun each year, by watching the video of Tiffany Payton’s story.