Mike Streich
Streich was a history instructor who had been involved in most levels of education since 1991. Streich received his first degree in Biblical Literature, studied law and business, and worked for several years in consumer finance with a specialty in bankruptcy laws. Streich earned an MA in History through the UNC system as well as post MA courses in Education. Streich taught American History, European History, and Global Studies, most recently at three college and university systems, private and state.
As an instructor, Streich led many adult and student tours abroad, visiting most of Europe and the South Pacific. He is an expert on student travel. Streich is fluent in German. Streich was also a co-ordinator for foreign exchange students for several years and taught Global Studies.
After attending a summer session at Davidson College through the Dean Rusk Center in the early 1990’s Streich founded and edited The International Teacher. He has written numerous articles on history and religion. For nearly 15 years, Streich was a faculty advisor with the Harvard University Model Congress program. Streich’s interests include American and European history, Islamic studies, globalism, and religion. Streich is a member of the North Carolina Association of Historians and the Southeast Regional Middle East Islamic Studies Seminar.
Employment
Forsyth Tech Community College
Adjunct History Instructor, 1994 - 2011
High Point University
Adjunct History Instructor, 2008 - 2010
A & T State University
Global Studies Instructor, 2010 - 2011
Education
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
History - MA, 1988 - 1990
Middle Ages
Universities and Students in the High Middle Ages
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Nordic countries
Vikings in Early European Medieval History
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Ancient History
Women in the Ancient Mediterranean World
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Byzantine Empire
Justinian’s Achievements in the 6th Century
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Middle Ages
Children in the Late Middle Ages
Childhood during the medieval period was impacted by disease, poor nutrition, and social perceptions. The Late Middle Ages alleviated some of these factors.
To what...
Ancient Rome
Roman emperor Nero (54-68 AD) as an artist
Few rulers in history were as intimately involved in the arts as the Roman Emperor Nero. According to Geoffrey Lehmann, Nero may be the...
Ancient Rome
Roman emperor Hadrian and his journeys
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