Alec Rittgers

I am so excited and privileged to further my education with the GLS program! Currently, I teach middle school history and theology at Trinity School of Durham and Chapel Hill, and I am eager to grow in my knowledge of the subjects I teach as well as explore new topics. I love sharing things I am learning about with my students! Before moving to the area for work, I received an undergraduate in history and German at Wheaton College (IL). When I am not teaching, I can be found reading, playing guitar, coaching and playing soccer, and spending time with my wife.

Preferred Name

Alec

Please share the title of a book you’ve recently enjoyed and would recommend to your GLS colleagues.

The Abolition of Man by C.S. Lewis

What movie or television show that you watched recently would you recommend to the rest of us?

The Swimmer directed by Sally El Hosanna

Coming to the Duke GLS program, I hope to...

continue to learn how to live well in this world.

Please recommend a song to include that speaks to how YOU feel as you embark on this new learning journey. It could be something that you’re listening to a lot now or a longtime favorite that captures the moment for you.

Have You Heard? by ZZ Top