The Teaching History Her Way Podcast
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
Episodes
64 episodes
Badass Women, Badass Stories: Strategies for Highlighting Local Women's History
Get 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 Anni...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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34:52
Art, Exploration, and Wonder with ArtsQ
In 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 w...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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39:52
Teaching World War II with Shane Gower
In 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 t...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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33:21
Thanking Vietnam Veterans with Thy Cavagnaro
In 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 Vet...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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40:10
Unleash Learning with Joe Schmidt
Join 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 di...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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45:56
Spark Curiosity: Museums & Igniting Student Engagement with Leslie Hayes
In 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 projec...
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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39:39
Navigating Civics Education: Insights and Strategies with Trish Everett
Trish 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 psycho...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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37:03
Community Collaboration with April Wills
In 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...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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29:03
Trailblazing Tales: Rethinking Boston's Freedom Trail with Darcy Daniels
In 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, Mass...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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36:44
Elementary Civic Education and Freedoms Foundation Valley Forge with Jeff Scott
We 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 f...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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26:09
Empowering Educators: Education for Democracy with Shannon Salter
Join us on this episode of our podcast as we sit down with Shannon Salter, an influential figure in the field of education who currently serves on the governing consortium of Educating for American Democracy. In this interview, Shannon shares h...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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38:09
Unearthing History in Stone with Hailee Attorri
Join us in this enlightening episode as we delve into the fascinating world of history through the lens of gravestones with Hailee Attorri, a dedicated history teacher from North Central Massachusetts. For over a decade, Hailee has been passion...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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32:29
Empowering Voices: Coretta Scott King's Legacy with Author Alice Faye Duncan
In this inspiring episode, join us as we dive deep into the remarkable life of Coretta Scott King with acclaimed author and National Board educator, Alice Faye Duncan. Duncan, the creative force behind popular works like "Martin and the Mountai...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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35:59
Teaching With Comics with Tim Smyth
Are you ready to embark on a fascinating journey where teaching becomes an art form, and comics take center stage in the classroom? In this episode of the Teaching History Her Way podcast, join me as I sit down with Tim Smyth, who penn...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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30:56
Shakti Girls: Poems of Inspiring Indian Women with Shetal Shah
Welcome to the Teaching History Her Way Podcast, where we explore the empowering stories and insights that shape our world. In today's episode, we had the pleasure of interviewing author Shetal Shah, who has penned a captivating book titled "Sh...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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26:08
Activism, the ERA, and Feminism with Serene Williams and Kristen Kelly
Happy Women's History Month! This week's episode focuses on women's activism and the importance of women's history in K-12 schools as well as a strong, loud call for an AP Women's History course. We talk about the ERA, a push for an...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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28:20
ChatGPT as an Opportunity in the Classroom
ChatGPT, or Chat Generative Pretrained Transformer, is a technology that is sweeping across classrooms worldwide. How can we better understand ChatGPT and its capabilities and limitations? How can we leverage ChatGPT for and with ou...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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29:10
Celebrating Black History Month is Important for Everyone!
Black History Month is an opportunity for us to teach students about the rich history and culture of Black Americans. I am so excited to celebrate Black History Month in my classroom and in my school with my students and colleagues. ...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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14:57
The Great Migration Project & Making Learning Personal
Debbie Branker and Diane Giangreco worked together to interview their (our) Black and African Amerian colleagues to document their families' experience with the Great Migration, the movement of six million African Americans out of the rural Sou...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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25:29
Civic Education in Elementary School & the Fina Mendoza Mysteries with Kitty Felde
Join me and author Kitty Felde as we discuss civic education and her mystery series, Fina Mendoza, which introduces civic education to elementary students. Our lively conversation will leave you with plenty of ideas and inspiration about ...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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25:05
Social Justice in the Classroom with Lindsay Lyons
Why is social justice in the classroom so important? How do we integrate social justice in our classrooms for our youngest learners all the way to our almost-adult learners? Explore these questions and more with me and educational j...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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26:25
Integrating Indigenous History (and not just in October!)
In this week's episode, I discuss two ways in which I've integrated Indigenous history into my classes. "Months" are important- they highlight a culture's contributions and history- AND they're not the only time we should be representing ...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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14:29
Advice for New History & Social Studies Teachers
I love our history and social studies teacher family, and I can't think of a better way for the Teaching History Her Way Podcast to welcome new and preservice teachers to the family than to give them some advice. Hey, if they're listening...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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16:56
Women of World War II with Mike Ochs
The women's history of World War II is diverse and rich. Dive into the women's history of World War II with Women and the American Story ambassador Mike Ochs. Learn about some great sources and how to use them to open the eyes of yo...
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24:32
Democracy, Madison, and Our Rights with Linda Monk
Teachers are called to defend democracy. Join me as I get the honor of chatting with Linda Monk, JD about the Bill of Rights, the Constitution, James Madison, and the implications of how the Constitution is interpreted. We chat abou...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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42:21