American History Teacher

Tom & Betty Lawrence American History Teacher Award

Sons of the American Revolution wish to identify, recognize, and commend Outstanding Social Studies Teachers.  These extraordinary educators at private, public, and parochial institutions, who teach our children in a middle or high school setting, will be recognized for actively addressing the history of the American Revolutionary era.

 

The winner will represent a teacher whose instruction on the Revolutionary War era from 1750 - 1800 demonstrates educational efforts in the classroom that exceed and excel above current, accepted, curriculum requirements.  The winner will receive a trip to Freedoms Foundation Summer Teacher Graduate Workshop at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania.  This award, valued at $1,400.00, will include tuition, room, and board provided through the Freedoms Foundation.  Transportation expenses will be limited to $400.00. First place Michigan finalist will receive a certificate and plaque.

 

Applicant Entry Deadline to Local Chapters: December 11th of given year.

Complete information is available at the SAR website: http://www.sar.org/history/Lawrence.html

 

Applications from Michigan American History Teachers are sent to:

AHT c/o Joel Burkland

6604 Forest Park Dr.

Troy, MI 48098-1905

burkland@gmail.com

 

Monica Bannigan, Bay City, was awarded MISSAR's 2009 Michigan American History Teachers Award, on Saturday October 10, 2009 in Traverse City. Her name is submitted to the National Society for consideration for Tom & Betty Lawrence American History Teacher Award.

 

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