Course of Study Administrator for state of Alabama, PhD social studies ed (War Eagle!), promoter of social studies for developing future citizens
Joined January 2012
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"The flag of the United States has not been created by rhetorical sentences in declarations of independence and in bills of rights. It has been created by the experience of a great people, and nothing is written upon it that has not been written by their life."
- Woodrow Wilson
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Jun 13
“Divided Over the Declaration” Book Giveaway!
I am giving away TEN signed copies on Divided Over the Declaration to celebrate this week’s Publication Day! 🥳
All you have to do is:
*Give me a follow
*Re-post this post
*Have a U.S. mailing address
I will draw the names tomorrow morning, Sunday, June 14, and announce the winners! Books will ship on Monday.
Thank you!!
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Jun 13
With the implementation of the new social studies standards beginning Fall '26, 4 virtual PD sessions will be held over the next 2 weeks w/ concentrated focuses on the grade levels with the biggest changes. Themes, shifts, approaches, & resources will be shared. Register now!
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As school leaders, data shouldn't just be something we look at once a year—it’s the roadmap for our students' futures. That is why you cannot miss the upcoming professional learning session at the Central Alabama Regional Education Inservice Center at Alabama State University!
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Which American founder are you? Take the Founders Personality Quiz to reveal your true historical nature and discover the many sides of the American Revolution!
Explore the quiz and our other resources to celebrate the Declaration of Independence at 250: gilderlehrman.org/declaratio…
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Jun 12
APPLY NOW🚨 for our 2026 Teaching Excellence Award! The annual awards honor college and K-12 educators who do an exceptional job engaging students in the story of America through primary documents, new courses, and/or extracurricular activities. Applications/nominations are due by August 9. Learn more and apply at the link: buff.ly/eRdYzhg
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Jun 11
Always thankful for the amazing job @AlabamaArchives and @ALHistoryEdu do each summer highlighting our state history, introducing teachers to place-based learning, and elevating social studies across our state #AlabamaHistory
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Jun 11
Yellowstone always amazes me. We were just there earlier this week, and it was in the 70s.
Jun 10
Check this out… Winter conditions at West Thumb Geyser Basin in Yellowstone National Park today. Video from Marc Courville
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Exciting news! Alabama has been selected as the national pilot state for Flags of Valor’s America 250 initiative. 🇺🇸
I enjoyed meeting with @FLAGSofVALOR founder Brian Steorts and @AlabamaELA to discuss bringing lessons in patriotism to students across our state. #alpolitics
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Jun 7
My oldest son’s namesake & my great grandfather, LT COL Parks Huntt, came ashore #OTD 82 yrs ago with the first wave at Omaha Beach as the aide-de-camp to GEN Theodore Roosevelt Jr. of the 4th Infantry Division #DDay #WorldWarII
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Jun 5
A great opportunity studying the New South and industrialization in Birmingham #AlabamaHistory
The application window for our Fall 2026 Weekend Seminars is open now through June 12!
Join us for deep dives into primary sources, faculty-led discussion, and a historic site visit. Free for teachers with hotel and meals covered, plus a $600 travel stipend.
Check out your options: hubs.la/Q04k9KrY0
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Jun 2
AUBURN LOCKS UP A SPOT IN SUPERS IN FRONT OF A RECORD CROWD 👏
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May 31
In the Mystery of God – Father, Son and Holy Spirit – we are at home, just as Nicodemus felt at ease when he was in Jesus’ presence. The life of God is marvelous and captivating. It gives peace to our heart, which is often very restless, and it allows us to encounter our brothers and sisters in the joy of the Spirit. #GospelOfTheDay (Jn 3:16-18)
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May 30
Teaching the complex story and many contributions of Asian American and Pacific Islanders during World War II nationalww2museum.org/war/ar… #AAPIMonth
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Kids who know more, read better.
"Students understand texts better when they have knowledge about the world." — Matthew Levey on why history instruction is a literacy strategy.
Read the full interview → edweek.org/teaching-learning…
#HistoryMatters #KnowledgeMatters
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May 26
Our oldest two turn in their phones to us at 8 each night. This is followed by at least one hour "decompress" from phones. Fellow parents-this is not too hard of an ask. cnn.com/2026/05/26/health/te…
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May 25
This weekend, we honor John Dury New of Mobile, AL, who gave his life during the Battle of Peleliu in 1944. He flung himself onto an enemy grenade to protect his fellow soldiers; he posthumously received the Medal of Honor. cmohs.org/recipients/john-d-… #AlabamaHistory #MemorialDay
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May 25
I drive by the Ben Moore Hotel every day on my way to work. Each day I imagine the potential this place holds to become a museum that tells the story of Montgomery and the Movement, if only someone could step up to save it al.com/life/2026/05/alabama-… #AlabamaHistory
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May 24
This weekend, we honor Don Leslie Michael of Florence, AL, who fell on April 8, 1967, during the Vietnam War, singlehandedly destroying an enemy bunker to protect fellow soldiers. He posthumously received the Medal of Honor. cmohs.org/recipients/don-l-m… #AlabamaHistory #MemorialDay
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May 19
The American Revolution was tied to rivalries that stretched across Europe.
This new video explores how France and Spain helped the American colonists gain independence from Great Britain. Learn more in a new video and lesson plan about #America250: retroreport.org/video/how-th…
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