Francie Salle teaches at Archie Williams High School in San Anselmo. She has been a high school social studies teacher since 1995. Francie began her career at a boarding school but has been in a public school setting since 2000. In addition to teaching regular courses, Francie is a member of the Communications Academy (ComAcad) at Archie Williams. In this multidisciplinary, two-year academy, students create both documentary and narrative films. She values keeping her curriculum current and always strives to connect history with students’ lives. She strives to build student empathy through sharing stories of oppressed groups throughout history.