My name is Christopher J. Mantei, and I am the instructor for Geography, American History, Montana History, World History, American Studies, and Government. I am incredibly passionate about all aspects of Social Studies. I am a proud father of four beautiful daughters, and a wonderful son, and married to my loving wife. I enjoy every aspect of the outdoors; in particular, I like white water rafting, hiking, camping, fly fishing, rock climbing, skiing, and gardening. Some hobbies I have include reading historical novels, watching old movies (i.e., Pacific and Generation Kill), writing, collecting artifacts/documents, and research. I am a United States Marine (once a Marine, always a Marine); I was an infantryman and traveled around the world. I am a member of the invasion force of Afghanistan as a result of the actions on 9-11. I was stationed in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, when it was a Marine Barracks (like in the movie "A Few Good Men"). Then, I was stationed with 1st Battalion 1st Marines in Camp Pendleton, California (this is the unit I was in Afghanistan with). After my four year duty and my honorable discharge, I started my collagen career in achieving my undergraduate degree.
I initially was studying architecture, but soon realized that my family and history were my passion; thus, I switched academic directions. I graduated from Montana State University in Bozeman, earning my degree in history with a teaching option. In addition to instructing at Willow Creek, the adult educator at the Gallatin County Detention Center, and a researcher at Montana State University in Bozeman. I recently completed my Master's Degree in Educational Leadership at Montana State University in Bozeman. Currently, I am beginning my journey to obtain a Ph.D. in Education from Montana State University in Bozeman. I am excited about being your instructor for all my courses. As my fellow Marines say, "Semper Fi."
I initially was studying architecture, but soon realized that my family and history were my passion; thus, I switched academic directions. I graduated from Montana State University in Bozeman, earning my degree in history with a teaching option. In addition to instructing at Willow Creek, the adult educator at the Gallatin County Detention Center, and a researcher at Montana State University in Bozeman. I recently completed my Master's Degree in Educational Leadership at Montana State University in Bozeman. Currently, I am beginning my journey to obtain a Ph.D. in Education from Montana State University in Bozeman. I am excited about being your instructor for all my courses. As my fellow Marines say, "Semper Fi."
