The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History deserves a big handshake of appreciation. This institute is responsible for the dispersal of many history resources focused on their immense collection of primary documents. Books, posters, online resources, and expertise are all available through a connection with the institute, and they are a valuable, ongoing source of support, including thee naming of state and national History Teachers of the Year.
I also cannot thank friends, family members, colleagues, acquaintances, and strangers enough for the support I have received since the announcement of being awarded the title of 2021 Missouri History Teacher of the Year, organized and facilitated by the .
I have received hundreds of congratulatory messages on social media. The school district posted the announcement. The Joplin Globe put an article online. And the likes, loves, comments, and shares came rolling in. I honestly was not expecting the response the announcement received.
I have often wondered at the person who wins an award and then says it is a humbling experience, but this has announcement that has helped me understand. When I think about the people who received the award in the other forty-nine states and three other categories, I realize that my qualifications may not match theirs and that my qualifications may not meet the requirements for the national award. Yes, the humbling comes in the realization that there have to be others who prepare better, teach better, and know more about history then I do. At the same time, I don't doubt that I have traits that the others do not. It is hard to explain the humbling and the other emotions that come with this announcement.
I also cannot thank friends, family members, colleagues, acquaintances, and strangers enough for the support I have received since the announcement of being awarded the title of 2021 Missouri History Teacher of the Year, organized and facilitated by the .
I have received hundreds of congratulatory messages on social media. The school district posted the announcement. The Joplin Globe put an article online. And the likes, loves, comments, and shares came rolling in. I honestly was not expecting the response the announcement received.
I have often wondered at the person who wins an award and then says it is a humbling experience, but this has announcement that has helped me understand. When I think about the people who received the award in the other forty-nine states and three other categories, I realize that my qualifications may not match theirs and that my qualifications may not meet the requirements for the national award. Yes, the humbling comes in the realization that there have to be others who prepare better, teach better, and know more about history then I do. At the same time, I don't doubt that I have traits that the others do not. It is hard to explain the humbling and the other emotions that come with this announcement.
ColleaguesCongratulations!! Love the passion you have for teaching history! That is by far my favorite subject to teach also. Much deserved recognition! That’s awesome! Way to go!! That's AWESOME buddy!!!! Well deserved and CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Woohoo!!! Congratulations! Congratulations!! We are so very proud of you...!! Wow congratulations! and please don’t retire yet. We need that history taught! Awesome! Congratulations to Mr. Hoggatt! Parents of StudentsWow!!!!! Congratulations[.] Fantastic!!!! That is awesome! Congratulations! Congratulations, Mr. Hoggatt! Well deserved! Awesome accomplishment! Congratulations Mr. Hoggatt! Much deserved and I’m not at all surprised. My Daughter. his Former Student, [s]aid she LEARNED the MOST from Him OVER any Other Teacher she's Had So Far Her (EXACT WORDS) WAY TO GO...! Congratulations- well deserved! Thank you for loving what you do and sharing it with so many! Congratulations to the very best teacher!!!! [My stepdaughter] cried the last day of school this year because she loved her time with Mr. Hoggatt so much. This is a well deserved award to a man that puts a lot of work into his craft as a teacher! Once a Hoggatteer, always a Hoggattee[r]! So awesome! My [daughter] loved having him as a teacher! Acquaintances of My ParentsWow! What an honor! Congratulations...! Fantastic!!! Congratulations to him, and I know you’re so proud! Woohoo! Hooray! Way to go! (I have some extra buttons...if you popped all of yours off. Lol!) Fantastic and congratulations!! How wonderful. I know you are very proud of him[.] How awesome it that[!] CONGRATULATIONS!! Awesome honor...!! AdministratorsWay to go, Mr. Hoggatt! Very much deserved! Congratulations... Very glad for you and the district for your well deserved honor. Congratulations!!! Well done and well deserved. Congrats...! A well deserved award! Nice job...!!! So deserving! StudentsWay to go!! One of my all time favorite teachers! Congratulations Mr. Hoggatt!! You deserve it! He was my 4th grade teacher back in 2008! He definitely deserves this! Congratulations[!] | Former ColleaguesCongratulations...You are so deserving!! Congratulations!!! That is awesome! Absolutely deserving! Wonderful teacher! Congrats! Well done! Congratulations! This is so awesome! CONGRATULATIONS!!! He is an amazing teacher leaving a wonderful legacy! I want to wish you congratulations for your 2021 award for Missouri History Teacher of the Year!! That is a wonderful achievement, and you completely deserve it!! Church FamilyWhat an achievement. I am proud to know you. I AM SOOOOO IMPRESSED..., BUT, am NOT surprised of this award for you! You are an AWESOME teacher, Christian, orator and preacher! We are very, very PROUD of you! Congratulates...on a wonderful teaching career, you deserve it!!! I’m very proud to know...and call him a friend. He’s a terrific teacher of the Bible as well. We’re blessed to learn from him regularly at the Columbus church of Christ. [W]hat an enormous well-deserved achievement! Congratulations! Congratulations! A very deserving teacher! That is wonderful!!! What a honor! And well deserved! Congratulations! [Y]ippee! Congratulations[!] That is wonderful!!! What a honor! And well deserved! Congratulations! StrangersHundreds of "congratulations" also came from folks I don't know. Here is one example: I just wanted to congratulate you on being named the Gilder Lehrman Missouri History Teacher of the Year! I checked out your website and it looks like this is one more achievement in a fantastic career. It is obvious to me how much time you put in your classroom and your craft so this award is certainly a reflection of all that hard work. Congratulations to all the State Teachers of the Year and especially Missouri's [Mr.] Hoggart (sic) who has a killer website! FamilyCongratulation I always wondered where I got my fascination with history it must run on the family[.] Wow! What an honor! Praise the Lord for you, your passions and your heart of our nation and it's children! Thank you and congratulations! Congratulations. This mama is proud of you!!!! Congratulations!! Always very proud of you. WOW!! CONGRATULATIONS!! |
It has been interesting to see these and many other positive and supportive comments on social media, in addition to hundreds of likes, loves, and wows. I've seen former students and peers who I haven't heard from in a while, as well as some people who only rarely post anything on their own pages. I don't know if humbling is the correct term, but it's all I can come up with right now. Thank you to everyone for your support.
For more about the award, go to the History Teacher of the Year page.
