Deanna McDaniel, a media specialist at Genoa Middle School, is among 47 educators from National History Day programs who have been nominated for the Patricia Behring Teacher of the Year award.
The award recognizes educators who demonstrate a commitment to engaging students in historical learning through the innovative use of primary sources, implementation of active learning strategies to foster historical thinking skills and participation in the National History Day Contest.
All nominees receive $500; the national winner is awarded $10,000.
“This award recognizes the very best educators from across the nation and beyond,” said National History Day Executive Director Dr. Cathy Gorn. “These educators are leaders and innovators in the teaching of history. They engage their students with hands-on, inquiry-based learning with primary sources. I congratulate them on their well-deserved nominations.”
The national winner, selected by a committee of teachers and historians, will be announced June 15 at the National History Day National Contest Awards Ceremony in College Park, Maryland.