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JUDGE TESTIMONIAL: DR. JUNE REED

Headshot of Dr. June Reed, National History Day Judge

JUDGE TESTIMONIAL: DR. JUNE REED “As a schoolteacher, administrator, professor, and educational consultant for more than 50 years, I have a passion for the field. Being a judge at both regional and state National History Day contests has shown me that good education is alive and well for history students in New Mexico. “To watch […]

JUDGE TESTIMONIAL: RAFFI ANDONIAN

Photo of Raffi Andonian National History Day Judge at a podium

JUDGE TESTIMONIAL: RAFFI ANDONIAN “I judge for National History Day because I support the unique combination of research and creativity that NHD requires of students. Most of these kids will not go on to work in the field of history as a profession, but the value of thinking historically will remain with them. They are driven […]

PARENT TESTIMONIAL: ALICIA BECK

Photo of a group of students and teachers showing off their NHD medals

PARENT TESTIMONIAL: ALICIA BECK “The National History Day competition is one of the most academically challenging competitions in the nation. I have five sons who have competed in this competition over the last seven years, and through the process of creating historically accurate, thorough, concise, and well developed projects, they have not only experienced high levels […]

PARENT TESTIMONIAL: BRIA PETERSEN

PARENT TESTIMONIAL: BRIA PETERSEN “The National History Day program gives students advanced academic and social skills that build a unique kind of confidence. When my daughter and her friend first decided to take on the challenge of designing a website research project I had my concerns about their success. It seemed like a large task […]

TEACHER TESTIMONIAL: RACHEL JOHNSON

Photo of Rachel Johnson, teacher of the year with Heather McClenahan and another NHD educator

TEACHER TESTIMONIAL: RACHEL JOHNSON “I was introduced to NHD in 2017, and I can’t say enough about the wonderful opportunities it presents. Hope Christian School requires research writing for 6th grade through 12th grade, and NHD was a natural and creative addition to that requirement. It has been the best tool for teaching research writing, […]

TEACHER TESTIMONIAL: CLAUDIE THOMPSON

Photo of a group of students and teachers showing off their NHD medals

TEACHER TESTIMONIAL: CLAUDIE THOMPSON “I have been teaching for 33 years and National History Day is one of my favorite classes for several reasons. I enjoy helping students go from not having a thought about a topic or category to a finished project. Observing their growth in research, reading, writing, speaking, and confidence. Watching them […]

STUDENT TESTIMONIAL: LIZZY MCDONALD

STUDENT TESTIMONIAL: LIZZY MCDONALD “I love National History Day because it pushes me to be better in everything I do. I have a huge sense of accomplishment knowing I have created, competed with, and been successful with three different projects during my time in NHD. My work ethic, self-discipline, and confidence have all improved, and I […]