Sessions will focus on:
Using primary and secondary sources to develop historical thinking skills.
Integrating literacy strategies into social studies instruction to strengthen writing and critical thinking skills.
Exploring engaging classroom resources and inquiry-based lessons centered on George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, the founding era, and the enduring principles of American democracy.
Connecting historical content to civic learning and student engagement.
Through authentic historical collaborative discussions and presentations, teachers will gain practical tools to help students become stronger history students and informed citizens.
Schedule
| 9 a.m. | Welcome and Introductions |
| 9:30 a.m. | Lincoln & the Founding Dr. Jacob K. Friefeld |
| 10:30 a.m. | Break |
| 10:40 a.m. | Tour of Lincoln's Home Susan Haake |
| 12 p.m. | Lunch On Your Own |
| 1 p.m. | Washington & the Founding |
| 2 p.m. | Mount Vernon Resources for Teacher Angela Hall & Jessica Cyders |
| 2:50 p.m. | That's a Wrap! |
Registration Requirements
Who can register?
- Teachers MUST teach in a formal K-12 classroom or school setting.
- The workshop is limited to 20 teachers.
- A waitlist will be available if registration meets full capacity.
Questions? Please contact [email protected]
Meet the Educators
Angela Hall
Angela Welch Hall is a dedicated educator with over three decades of experience teaching 8th grade social studies at Athens Middle School in Athens, Ohio where she remains committed to fostering academic excellence, historical inquiry, and civic engagement. She holds both a BA and Master’s degree in Education from Ohio University. Angela collaborates with the Southeastern Ohio History Center and local historians to incorporate place-based learning and historical sourcing into her curriculum. Her innovative work led to her presenting at history conferences across the country. Outside the classroom, Angela founded and advises the Andrew Jackson Davison History club where she guides students in exploring and celebrating local history while understanding regional identity. She also served as the cheerleading coach (32 years), student council advisor (32 years), and coordinator of the annual 8th-grade trip to Washington D.C. (28 years). In recognition of her enduring contributions to education and the community, Angela received the Beacon of Light Award from the Mount Zion Preservation Society and was recently nominated for Athens Woman of the Year.
Andrea Plis
Andrea Plis is an English Language Arts teacher with 12 years of experience teaching middle and high school. Throughout her career, she has used literature to help students explore the past, understand the present, and consider possible futures.
She is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Teacher Education at Ohio University, where she focuses on structured literacy practices and content-area integration.
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