After this summer's announcement that I was chosen the Missouri History Teacher of the Year, the Gilder-Lehrman Institute of American History had a proposal: would I be interested in becoming a master teacher for the institute? I quickly indicated that I would like more information about the opportunity.
I was soon contacted by the director of education and evaluation and asked to participate in a virtual interview with the director of curriculum development and instructional design. That interview with the institute in New York City was quite enjoyable and encouraging.
"If I haven't scare you away," said the interviewer, "I'm going to pass your name to [my boss], and she will get with you to schedule orientation and let you know more." Scared me away? Not yet. On the contrary, I'm kind of excited about the prospects. That orientation is now set to happen at the end of October.
Orientation will consist of the following:
Material writing, professional development, and connections with history and scholars all sound like something I would love to be a part of. I don't know where the opportunities might take me, but I am hopeful that my relationship with GLI will be fruitful and meaningful.
I was soon contacted by the director of education and evaluation and asked to participate in a virtual interview with the director of curriculum development and instructional design. That interview with the institute in New York City was quite enjoyable and encouraging.
"If I haven't scare you away," said the interviewer, "I'm going to pass your name to [my boss], and she will get with you to schedule orientation and let you know more." Scared me away? Not yet. On the contrary, I'm kind of excited about the prospects. That orientation is now set to happen at the end of October.
Orientation will consist of the following:
- how Master Teachers are involved in GLI programs
- GLI's approach to professional development
- how Master Teachers can use the Gilder Lehrman Collection, and
- ...guidelines for quality and consistency
Material writing, professional development, and connections with history and scholars all sound like something I would love to be a part of. I don't know where the opportunities might take me, but I am hopeful that my relationship with GLI will be fruitful and meaningful.
