RENÉ M. LAFAYETTE
ABOUT
René M. Lafayette is a proven high school history teacher who incorporates life experiences to the classroom bringing history to life for his students. Drawing upon time spent in the public sector as a legislative staffer, state lawmaker, and county sheriff as well as private and nonprofit sector executive and administrative capacities; Mr. Lafayette shares his love for America and its history by incorporating both themes throughout the material he presents. As he is fond of saying "national history is local history, somewhere."
René M. Lafayette's
Philosophy of Teaching
You may want to summarize it as his belief in American Exceptionalism. But beyond that, Mr. Lafayette considers the past, present and future of America as he presents the lessons of American history to his students.
Patriotism or love of country is not an empty phrase; it is on display in the classroom - in conversations and discussions; and, is reaffirmed daily as this son of a World War II Army veteran shares the practical applications of history with the future leaders of the community, Commonwealth and Republic who are seated before him.
Throughout every experience, civility should be the watchword, the standard we strive to achieve.
THE BOTTOMLINE
Meeting former Canadian Prime Minister Joe Clark in Boston
The Rt. Hon. Joe Clark (right) was a young Conservative Party MP who went on to become the 16th Prime Minister of Canada. Clark is now on the faculty of McGill University in Montreal. A statesman, diplomat and businessman, Clark is one Canada's most respected personalities. Mr. Lafayette met him in Boston.
“My role is not only to tend the lamp of knowledge, but to keep the flame of freedom burning, to guide the future leaders of the Republic."
René M. Lafayette, M.Ed.