The Teaching History Her Way Podcast

Nov 17 2024 64 ep. 28 mins 10
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Let's talk a little hidden history, a little pedagogy, and a lot of ways we can improve our teaching and mindset so that our history and social studies classrooms tell a more complete, diverse human story. Join me as I talk history and pedagogy with brilliant teachers from around the country to help make our classrooms more culturally responsive spaces.Let's be friends! Visit me at www.teachinghistoryherway.com or on Twitter @historyherway, Instagram @teachinghistoryherway, or Facebook www.facebook.com/teachinghistoryherway

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Badass Women, Badass Stories: Strategies for Highlighting Local Women's History

Nov 17 2024 34 mins  
Send us a textGet ready for an inspiring and thought-provoking conversation! In this special episode of the Teaching History Her Way Podcast, I’m joined by an incredible panel of educators—Karalee Wong Nakatsuka, Shannon Salter, Angela Lee, and Annie Evans—to discuss teaching women's history, particularly on the local level. Students seeing history in their own communities is

Art, Exploration, and Wonder with ArtsQ

Nov 02 2024 39 mins  
Send us a textIn this exciting episode of the Teaching History Her Way Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Lauren Kilroy-Ewbank, one of the founders of ArtsQ—a unique initiative launched in 2023 with a passion for bringing art, archaeology, and history to life in ways that captivate all learners. ArtsQ is all about making history accessible and fun through engaging videos and other reso

Teaching World War II with Shane Gower

Oct 04 2024 33 mins  
Send us a textIn this episode, I dive into teaching World War II with special guest Shane Gower, a Master Teacher at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans. This summer, Shane spent a week coaching educators from across the U.S. on innovative ways to bring the history of WWII to life in the classroom. Join us as we discuss practical strategies, resources, and stories to he

Thanking Vietnam Veterans with Thy Cavagnaro

Sep 18 2024 40 mins  
Send us a textIn this episode, I sit down with Thy Cavagnaro, founder of "Thanking Vietnam Veterans in Barnegat" and a Vietnamese refugee who has made Barnegat her home. Thy's inspiring story of resilience and gratitude led her to found "Thanking Vietnam Veterans in Barnegat," a movement dedicated to honoring the sacrifices of Vietnam Veterans. Join us as Thy shares her personal jo

Unleash Learning with Joe Schmidt

Sep 04 2024 45 mins  
Send us a textJoin me and Joe Schmidt, Vice President of the National Council for the Social Studies, and Bill of Rights Institute Director of Special Programs, as we delve into the enriching topic of teaching social studies through inquiry. This exciting discussion will explore the power of inquiry-based learning in unlocking the potential of our classrooms and nurturing a deeper

Spark Curiosity: Museums & Igniting Student Engagement with Leslie Hayes

May 13 2024 39 mins  
Send us a textIn this episode of Teaching History Her Way, we journey beyond the classroom walls and into the treasure trove of learning that is a museum! Our guest, Leslie Hayes, Vice President for Education at the New-York Historical Society and the project director of the Women & the American Story project, joins us to discuss the powerful impact museums can have on student

Navigating Civics Education: Insights and Strategies with Trish Everett

Apr 25 2024 37 mins  
Send us a textTrish Everett, an educational designer and self-proclaimed "good-news fairy" for social studies teachers sheds light on her role in supporting educators, particularly in civics education. With extensive experience teaching government and psychology in Florida, Trish discusses the challenges she's observed in fostering civil discourse within civics classrooms.Join us f

Community Collaboration with April Wills

Jan 24 2024 29 mins  
Send us a textIn this episode of The Teaching History Her Way Podcast, host CherylAnne Amendola engages in a thought-provoking conversation with guest April Wills. April teaches in rural Montana at a K-12 school and the focus of the discussion revolves around the power of community collaboration in guiding inquiry.April passionately shares insights into the transformative impact th

Trailblazing Tales: Rethinking Boston's Freedom Trail with Darcy Daniels

Dec 28 2023 36 mins  
Send us a textIn this episode of the Teaching History Her Way podcast we welcome Darcy Daniels. Darcy is not your typical historian—she's a dynamic storyteller who brings history to life through her immersive tours of the iconic Freedom Trail in Boston, Massachusetts.Join us as Darcy discusses the concept of "deep dives" into American history, challenging the traditional narrativ

Elementary Civic Education and Freedoms Foundation Valley Forge with Jeff Scott

Dec 09 2023 26 mins  
Send us a textWe delve into the idea that it's our responsibility to reinforce the foundation of civic knowledge in students. By doing so, we empower them with the skills necessary for civic action and understanding civic life. This lays the groundwork for fostering respectful conversations and bridging differences as they grow into informed and engaged adults.Our discussion also h