RUTLAND – Ron Eisenman of Winhall, a teacher at Rutland High School, has been named the 2024 Vermont History Teacher of the Year by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. Established in 2004, the award recognizes exceptional elementary through high school teachers for their outstanding contributions to American history education.
Presented annually by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, the nation’s leading nonprofit organization dedicated to K–12 American history education, this award honors one K–12 teacher from each state, the District of Columbia, Department of Defense schools, and United States Territories.
“In times like these, history teachers play a critical role in shaping students’ understanding of the past and inspiring hope for the future,” says James G. Basker, president of the Gilder Lehrman Institute. “Their unwavering dedication to educating our youth is commendable, and we take great pride in honoring the most exceptional educators across the country.”
“I am extremely grateful to have been recommended by my colleagues for this award and to have been selected by the committee,” Eisenman said. “In my experience working with social studies educators across the state in my role as co-President of the Vermont Alliance for the Social Studies, I know there are a lot of people doing amazing work.”
Eisenman has been a public high school social studies teacher in Vermont since 2001. Motivated to bring history alive for his students, he currently specializes in modern world history and Advanced Placement US history. Eisenman says he feels deeply honored to have had the opportunity to help his students develop lifelong skills as the faculty advisor for Rutland High School’s Mock Trial and Speech and Debate clubs. Eisenman has also been a leader in establishing a student exchange program with a partner school in Kolkata, India. He has frequently served as a mentor teacher for student teachers and is the Co-President of the Vermont Alliance for the Social Studies. Prior to becoming a Vermont social studies teacher, Eisenman worked for 5 years as an attorney in Middlebury, Vermont and worked another 5 years as an English teacher in Japan.
Eisenman will receive a $1,000 honorarium, a core archive of American history books, and educational materials curated by the Gilder Lehrman Institute. Additionally, he will be recognized at a local ceremony and join the esteemed group of 53 finalists contending for the 2024 National History Teacher of the Year Award.
“I hope this award is able to improve social studies education in my school by leveraging some of the resources that come along with it as well as inspire students to become more engaged learners,” he said. “I am extremely passionate about the importance social studies education plays in helping students understand the world in which they live and how they might contribute to making it a better place for all.”
The national award winner will be announced later this fall, and they will take home a $10,000 grand prize at a special ceremony on Oct. 15, 2024, at the Harvard Club of New York City.
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Publish date : 2024-08-13 01:23:00
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