Mr. Sean Hiland has taught Social Studies at St. Pius X Catholic High School since 2002.  He teaches AP Comparative Government, AP United States Government, American Government, American History, and World History.

Mr. Hiland graduated from Aquinas High School in Augusta before completing his Bachelor's degree in political science at Augusta State University .  He interned as an undergraduate with the Augusta-Richmond County Solicitor's Office.  His post-baccalaureate work was done in comparative and international politics at the University of South Carolina (main campus).  Mr. Hiland completed his teacher certification in secondary social studies at the University of South Carolina-Aiken.  His teaching internship was at North Augusta High School in South Carolina .

Before coming to St. Pius X, Mr. Hiland was a member of the faculty at Cardinal Newman High School in West Palm Beach , FL where he taught U.S. and World History for four years.  While there, he coached the boys varsity golf team to the district championship.

Since being at St. Pius X, Mr. Hiland has proposed, written curriculum for, and taught the Social Studies department's newest course - AP Comparative Politics.  In addition, he has coached the Forensics Team (formerly known as "Debate") for four years.  His last two years as Forensics Coach has seen St. Pius X qualify for the prestigious National Tournament twice.

Mr. Hiland currently lives in Decatur with his wife, Julie Duvall Hiland (St. Pius X class of '96).