Hello, I'm Ms. Millan, and I've been teaching social studies for several years. I hold a master's degree in Developmental Psychology from Liberty University, and I am currently working towards a doctorate in psychology and educational leadership to deepen my commitment to the social sciences. My focus is on adolescent psychology, a subject I am genuinely passionate about. Teaching social studies is an essential part of my 'Civic Journey' as an engaged citizen.
At Civic Journey, we exist to confront a reality too many educators know well: ELL students are often left behind in social studies—not because they lack curiosity or capability, but because the language of history, civics, and culture is often locked behind walls they can’t yet climb.
Our mission is to break down those barriers and create a path where all students can access, understand, and engage with the world they’re learning about.
About
Mission
The Challenge ELLs Face
For English Language Learners, social studies is more than just a content area—it’s a daily obstacle course:
📘 Dense academic texts filled with unfamiliar terms and abstract concepts
🧭 Cultural references and idioms that assume background knowledge many ELLs don’t yet have
🗣️ Language-heavy discussions that feel out of reach
🚫 Curriculum not designed with ELLs in mind
These barriers don’t just block content—they block confidence, participation, and the chance to feel like a valued member of the classroom community.
What Civic Journey Does Differently
We design social studies resources specifically for ELLs—not as an afterthought, but from the ground up. Our content makes complex ideas accessible, engaging, and relevant without oversimplifying or diluting what matters.
With Civic Journey, teachers get:
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🧩 Scaffolded lessons that support both content mastery and language development
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🔍 Modified texts that preserve meaning while removing linguistic roadblocks
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🌐 Culturally responsive materials that reflect and respect students' identities
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⏳ Time-saving, plug-and-play resources for overextended educators
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💬 Built-in language supports that help ELLs speak, write, and think like historians and citizens
A Classroom Where Everyone Belongs
We believe ELLs bring rich perspectives that should enhance, not complicate, the learning experience. Civic Journey is here to equip teachers and uplift students, turning frustration into understanding, and silence into meaningful participation
Together, We Can Reimagine Social Studies
Let's build classrooms where every student -regardless of language- has the tools to ask questions, form opinions, and find their voice in the story of our world.