DAVID COLLINS, Teacher, was born in Hartford and grew up in Allentown, PA. He graduated from Pennsylvania State University in 2010 with high distinction. He received a degree in History and was inducted into the honors society Phi Beta Kappa. David worked as a camp staff supervisor and counselor during his summers in college and wanted a chance to perform service in a related field. While looking for opportunities, David received a tip from a former teacher that Covenant Prep might be a good fit. After accepting an offer to visit Covenant Prep, David was impressed with the general atmosphere and teaching philosophy of the school and decided that it was a place where he could make a difference. This year, David will be teaching 6th grade Social Studies and 8th grade Reading and Language Arts. In addition to being an avid reader and movie buff, David enjoys spending time in the Adirondacks, where hiking, kayaking, and other outdoor pursuits often take up most of his spare time and budget.