History Day Special Edition

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History Day Special Edition

2022 WA History Day Teachers of the Year
Washington History Day State Contest

2022 WA History Day Teachers of the Year

Washington Teachers Win State Awards and National Nominations

Kim Matthews of Bothell High School and John Zingale of Vancouver iTech Preparatory were named the 2022 Washington History Day Teachers of the Year on Saturday, April 30, 2022 at the Washington History Day State Contest in Kirkland. Matthews and Zingale will also serve as Washington’s nominees for the national Patricia Behring Teacher of the Year Award, administered by the National History Day program.

“Kim and John are exemplary History Day educators. Their passion, dedication, and creativity consistently inspire their students to invest personally in their education and engage deeply with the historical research process. We are grateful for the opportunity to recognize them as Washington History Day Teachers of the Year and proud to have them represent Washington State in the running for the national Patricia Behring Teacher of the Year Award,” said Hannah Tofte, Washington History Day State Coordinator.

“These educators are leaders and innovators in the teaching of history,” said Dr. Cathy Gorn, National History Day Executive Director. “I wish to congratulate both Mrs. Matthews and Mr. Zingale on their well-deserved nominations.”

Behring Award nominees each receive $500 from the award program and the winning educators will each receive a $10,000 prize. Winners of the Patricia Behring Teacher of the Year Award will be announced in June 2022.

Washington History Day State Contest

Washington History Day State Contest Winners Announced!

Congratulations to the winners of the 2022 Washington History Day State Contest!

National History Day is a nationwide social studies program that challenges over 500,000 middle and high school students across the United States and territories to develop their historical research skills. The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction administers the National History Day program in Washington State, in partnership with the Washington State Historical Society and other supporting organizations. The Washington History Day program serves thousands of student participants statewide.

Students who create a History Day project have the option to enter a series of competitions. Washington State hosts eight regional contests which advance winners to the Washington History Day State Contest. The 2022 State Contest was held on Saturday, April 30, 2022 at Lake Washington High School in Kirkland.

View State Contest Finalists and Nationals Qualifiers Here Entries that advanced to the finals round of the State Contest were announced as finalists. First and second place entries in each category qualify to compete in the National Contest hosted by National History Day, which will be a virtual event.

View State Contest Special Award Winners Here Special Awards honor outstanding entries in various topics and age groups. Winning entries receive special prizes provided by the award sponsors.

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