About The Teacher

NAME: Stephen Waite

SCHOOL: Student Leadership Academy

CLASS: 8th Grade U.S. History

SCHOOL PHONE: 941-485-5551


About The Teacher

Stephen Waite is starting his fourth year at SLA. He has a total of fifteen 
years in career education and teaching, and thirteen years experience in 
business management. He earned a B.S. degree from Springfield College in 
Springfield, MA. He is the proud father of two daughters, one who is married 
and pursuing her second degree in nutrition, and the other is in the second 
year of a physical therapy doctoral program. His wife of 28 years is a 4th 
grade, National Board Certified teacher and author in Sarasota County. 
Stephen is hugely passionate about history, especially 18th and 19th century 
U.S. history as well as the French Revolution/Napoleonic period. He enjoys 
reading, sports, specifically soccer and college football, fitness, hiking, 
kayaking, biking, and music.

Mission For The Class

Students will actively participate in an energetic class, discovering the 
people, places and events that have made America’s history. Students will 
constantly analyze the connection of the past to our modern world. This will 
create a memorable year of learning and achievement.