Eligibility/Criteria:
Missouri's Webber prize ($350) is awarded by The State Historical Society of Missouri every April at the National History Day in Missouri state contest. To be eligible, a teacher must be a new participant in the NHDMO program (5 years or less). Interested teachers should contact their regional coordinator (see Missouri regions) by April 1, providing him/her with two letters of recommendation supporting the nomination and addressing the following NHD criteria:
- Development and use of creative teaching methods that interest students in history and help them make exciting discoveries about the past. Examples could include, but are not limited to, such things as:
- active learning projects within and outside the classroom, such as mock debates with the students assuming the roles of real people, or oral history projects within their communities;
- innovative use of primary sources in the classroom;
- the use of communications technology in history research and classroom learning;
- the practice of teaching methods which link history to students' broader interests, for example, by using interdisciplinary approaches to historical topics or by developing projects which link history to current events and debates;
- the use of teaching methods which build a range of skills in students as they study history.
- Exemplary commitment to helping students develop their interest in history and recognizing their achievements. Examples could include, but are not limited to, such things as:
- exemplary support and guidance for students working on History Day projects;
- assistance in helping students showcase their history projects within the community and/or publish their material;
- overall commitment to the intellectual development of individual students;
- encouragement of students to use their understanding of history to become engaged, informed citizens in their community and beyond.
A third letter of recommendation will come from the regional coordinator, and all materials will be submitted to the state coordinator, for consideration by the Webber Award committee at The State Historical Society of Missouri.
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Congratulations to Ms. Widget Ewing, Columbia Catholic School, who is National History Day in Missouri’s Webber Teacher of the Year!
This is the 17th year for the Joseph Webber Teacher of Merit Award to be presented in Missouri. This year's Webber Award winner is also a nominee for the History Channel Service Award in June.
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1992-Brenda Campbell, Richland High School, Essex, MO (Region 9)
1993-Keith Kirk, Carl Junction Junior High, Carl Junction, MO (Region 6)
1994-Luge Hardman, Waynesville High School, Waynesville, MO (Region 8)
1995-Maryann Shephard, Brentwood High School, Brentwood, MO (Region 5)
1996-Michael Murphy, Risco High School, Risco, MO (Region 9)
1997-Mitchell Froman, Greenville High School, Greenville, MO (Region 9)
1998-Pam Babbitt, Carl Junction Junior High, Carl Junction, MO (Region 6)
1999-Kay Johnson, Monett Intermediate School, Monett, MO (Region 6)
2000-Rolla Team: Helen Branson (English), Scott Randall (History), Mary Meuller (Information sciences), Leah Prewitt (Speech/drama), Rolla Junior High (Region 8)
2001-Carol Bohl, Harrisonville Christian School, Harrisonville, MO (Region 3)
2002-Kathleen Swift, Carthage Junior High, Carthage, MO (Region 6)
2003-Christy Connor, St. Raphael the Archangel School, St. Louis (Region 5)
2004-Derek Frieling, Lafayette High School, St. Joseph, MO (Region 1)
2005-Karen Grimmett, Iva E. Wells Middle School, Senecea, MO (Region 6)
2006-Karen Ellison, Hollister Middle School, Hollister, MO (Region 7)
2007-Michael Murphy, Risco R-2 Schools, Risco, MO (Region 9)
2008-Dacia Rzchowski, Blue Springs High School, Blue Springs, MO (Region 3)
2009-Paul Arnold, Bloomfield Middle School, Bloomfield, MO (Region 9)
2010-Melanie Tipton, Risco R-2 Schools, Risco, MO (Region 9)
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The Patricia Behring Teacher of the Year Award recognizes outstanding NHD teachers and is sponsored by Patricia Behring. Two state winners, one at both the junior level and senior level, will be selected. Each state winner will be awarded $500. The winners of the national awards will be selected from among the state awardees. The national winners will receive $10,000. All full-time NHD classroom teachers for grades 6-12 are eligible to apply. Interested teachers should electronically submit the supporting materials to the state coordinator by April 1.
Selection Criteria:
- A participant of National History Day
- Development and use of creative teaching methods that interest students in history and help them make exciting discoveries about the past. Examples could include:
- Active learning projects, such as mock debates or oral history projects;
- Innovative use of primary sources;
- Integrated communication technology in history research and classroom learning;
- Teaching methods which link history to students’ broader interests (e.g., using interdisciplinary approaches to historical topics or by developing projects which link history to current events, debates, and issues); or
- The use of teaching methods which build a range of skills in students as they study history
- Exemplary commitment to helping students develop their interest in history and recognize their achievements. Examples could include:
- Exemplary support and guidance for students working on History Day projects;
- Assistance in helping students showcase their history projects within the community and/or publish their material;
- Overall commitment to the intellectual development of individual students; or
- Encouragement of students to use their understanding of history to become engaged, informed citizens in their community and beyond
Supporting Materials:
- Nominee's resume
- A testamonial, written by the nominee, about the impact of the NHD program on a class or an individual student. The testimonial letter should address aspects, such as; the teacher's role in a NHD classroom and the immediate and long term impact on the student(s)' academic or social growth. Include within the testamonial a description of a lesson or a series of lessons which address creative teaching as defined in the eligibility criteria.
- Two (2) letters of recommendation which address the criteria provided above and be written by those who know the nominee well and can give specific examples of excellence in history teaching.
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- Junior Level: Julie Hulley, Neosho R-5 Middle School, Neosho
- Senior Level: Kenneth Elkins, Central High School, Springfield
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- 2010 Junior Level: Inga Nordstrom-Kelly, Liberty Junior High School, Liberty
- 2010 Senior Level: Melanie Tipton, Risco R-II Schools, Risco
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