Franklin Oliver, History Instructor

Mr. Oliver is a history teacher at University High School. He joined our faculty in 2019.

Education

B.A. in History, Carleton College
M.A. in Religious Studies, Indiana University

Past Experience

Social Studies Teacher, Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School
College Admission Counselor

Accomplishments

Author of Three Poetry Books
Host of WhoDeannyPod Podcast

Courses Taught in 2022-23

Advanced Social Studies: Afrofuturism
U.S. History
World History

What do you like about working at University High School?

It’s the relationships! Everyone at University High School recognizes that the essence of education is collaborative partnership. That kind of partnership can only happen in the midst of strong, vibrant relationships, and University works to encourage those relationships every day.

Personal Information

I’m one of the lucky people whose most loved are also his most liked. For me, that’s my wife Rachel and son Jacob. They make me a better person every day.

Contact Franklin

Telephone: (317) 733-4475, ext. 201
Email: foliver@universityhighschool.org