STAFF UPDATE: INTRODUCING OUR NEWEST MEMBER
WHO: Stephanie Wilson
WHAT: Stephanie Wilson hired as NMHC’s New Mexico History Day State Coordinator
CONTACT: Stephanie Wilson
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Please join us in welcoming Stephanie Wilson as our new full-time NHD (National History Day) Contest Coordinator. Stephanie brings a wealth of experience to the role, having previously taught NHD at Hope Christian School, Rio Rancho Middle School, and Tony Hillerman Middle School. She holds a master’s degree in secondary education and has impressively served as the NHD Central Regional Coordinator for the past two years. Stephanie’s commitment to NHD is so deep, she often jokes that she ‘bleeds NHD!’. Her passion for the program is evident, and she is eagerly looking forward to assisting every student in New Mexico the opportunity to participate in NHD.
As Stephanie Wilson joins us in her role as NHD Contest Coordinator, we extend our deep gratitude to Heather McClenahan for her significant contributions during her time as the NHD Contest Coordinator. Over the past two years, Heather has been instrumental in the program’s achievements and success. And we are thrilled that she will remain a part of the NHD program in her new advisory role, where her invaluable experience and support will continue to guide the program’s ongoing development.
NATIONAL HISTORY DAY
EVENTS, NEWS, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
NATIONAL HISTORY DAY — JUDGES TRAINING
Join us on Saturday, February 1, 2025 for our NHD in NM Judge Training at Central New Mexico from 9am-12pm. This session will provide practical guidance on understanding the National History Day process, and help you effectively evaluate and support the development of NHD projects. This training…
NHD LIBRARY DAYS
NHD LIBRARY DAYS WHO: NHD Teachers and StudentsWHAT: January 10th and 22ndWHERE: Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and Southeastern N.M.WHEN: January 10th and 22nd, additional resources available upon requestCONTACT: New Mexico History
NHD TEACHER OF THE YEAR AWARD PROCESS
This year the NHD National Office has updated the process for nominating teachers for the “Teacher of the Year” award. This year, teachers are asked to nominate themselves. If you would like to be nominated go to NHD Teacher of the Year Self-Nomination Form and fill out the form…
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NATIONAL HISTORY DAY
Helping student historians and their teachers study the past to inform the present and shape the future.
ABOUT NATIONAL HISTORY DAY® (NHD):
NHD is a non-profit organization based in College Park, Maryland, that seeks to improve the teaching and learning of history. The National History Day Contest was established in 1974 and currently engages more than half a million students every year in conducting original research on historical topics of interest. Students present their research as a documentary, exhibit, paper, performance, or website. Projects compete first at the local and affiliate levels, where the top entries are invited to the National Contest at the University of Maryland at College Park. NHD is sponsored in part by, HISTORY®, the National Endowment for the Humanities, the National Park Service, Southwest Airlines, the Crown Family Foundation, The Better Angels Society, the Pritzker Military Museum and Library, and the Diana Davis Spencer Foundation. For more information, visit NHD.org.
ABOUT NATIONAL HISTORY DAY® IN NEW MEXICO:
History Day in New Mexico is open to elementary, middle, and high school students statewide. The program is organized and sponsored by the New Mexico Humanities Council. NMHC offers online and in-person professional development for teachers as well as student events.