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democracy around the world: about the authors
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Vicci Recckio received her multiple-subject teaching credential along with a supplement in English from San Diego State University. Vicci taught kindergarten in San Diego, California at Warren-Walker School. She now lives in Europe and teaches first grade at an international school in Waterloo, Belgium. She teaches multiple primary subjects in English using the Primary Years Programme (PYP) Curriculum.
Michael Hutchison teaches social studies at Lincoln High School and at Vincennes University in Vincennes, Indiana. In both 1996 and 1997, Michael was named a national winner of the 21st Century Teacher competition. In addition to his teaching positions, Michael hosts a weekly social studies forum for TAPPED IN, works as a staff member for ED Oasis, and serves as a faculty member of Connected University.