Cody Sivertsen is the Social Studies Curriculum Specialist on the Gear Up For The FUTURE grant. In this role, Cody works with teachers to plan and facilitate authentic lessons with the goal of instilling a passion for Social Studies in their students. With a love for history and government, he attended Oklahoma City University and received a Bachelor’s of Arts in Social Studies Secondary Education. While previously teaching in Putnam City Schools, Cody developed a curriculum promoting civic engagement, discourse and real-world connections using historical context and current events.