Rhode Island History Teacher of the Year Ceremony Honoring Maeve Kennedy
When: Monday, February 24th, 2:30pm
Where: Ponaganset High School (137 Anan Wade Rd, North Scituate, RI 02857)
Maeve Kennedy To Receive Rhode Island History Teacher of the Year
(PROVIDENCE, R.I.)— The press is invited to attend the Rhode Island History Teacher of the Year Award Ceremony on Monday, February 24th at 2:30 pm honoring Maeve Kennedy, a Social Studies teacher at Ponagansett High School.
Inaugurated in 2004, the History Teacher of the Year Award is presented annually by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, the nation’s leading organization dedicated to K-12 American history education. The award highlights the crucial importance of history education by honoring exceptional American history teachers from elementary school through high school and is presented to one K-12 teacher from each state, the District of Columbia, Department of Defense schools and US Territories.
Kennedy teaches World History and U.S. History to 9th and 10th graders. Prior to this, she taught at George Washington High School in San Francisco, CA. She received a master’s degree in US History from Providence College and an undergraduate degree in History and Secondary Education from Northeastern University. She is passionate about incorporating primary source voices into her classroom to help make history come alive for her students. Through this, she strives to cultivate important critical thinking skills in the next generation.
Kennedy will be awarded a $1,000 prize and an invaluable archive of classroom resources.
About the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Founded in 1994 by Richard Gilder and Lewis E. Lehrman, visionaries and lifelong supporters of American history education, the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History is the leading nonprofit organization dedicated to K–12 history education while also serving the general public. The Institute’s mission is to promote the knowledge and understanding of American history through educational programs and resources. At the Institute’s core is the Gilder Lehrman Collection, one of the great archives in American history. Drawing on the 85,000 documents in the Gilder Lehrman Collection and an extensive network of eminent historians, the Institute provides teachers, students, and the general public with access to unique primary source materials.
About the Rhode Island Historical Society
The Rhode Island Historical Society, the state’s oldest and only state-wide historical organization, welcomes everyone to engage with Rhode Island’s complex and significant past through its collections, museums, and educational initiatives. Founded in 1822, the RIHS is an advocate for history as a means to develop empathy and 21st-century skills, using its historical materials and knowledge to explore topics of timeless relevance and public interest.
As a Smithsonian Affiliate, it is dedicated to providing high-quality, accessible public programming and educational opportunities for all Rhode Islanders through its four sites: the John Brown House Museum, the Museum of Work & Culture, the Mary Elizabeth Robinson Research Center, and the Aldrich House.
The headquarters of the Rhode Island Historical Society are located at 110 Benevolent Street, Providence, RI 02906. Information: (401) 331-8575. Website: rihs.org. Follow the RIHS on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTu