Our entire NCSS team thanks you, our teachers, for your passion and commitment to our students and our social studies profession every day! Here are a few thoughts on how much we appreciate you!
 

"Social studies teachers have the coolest job and are the nicest people I know.  They bring such passion and curiosity to their classrooms, and inspire their students to learn and care about the world.  Thank you for your commitment to kids and to education. Thank you for inspiring learning and discovery every day."  

David Bailor, Director of Meetings and Exhibits

"I am awed every day by the passion and commitment you bring to the field of social studies, and to your individual disciplines, while always creating and advancing new ways of inspiring our students to become active, engaged global citizens." 

Jennie Bauduy, Sr. Editor of Social Education 

“I’m humbled by the educators who challenge their students to engage in critical thinking and civic discussion into the classroom -- and persist day after day in an era when tweeting, not critical thinking, is so often rewarded. I can only agree that teaching is the noble profession."

Steven S. Lapham, Editor Middle Level Learning, Senior Editor Social Studies and the Young Learner        

"Working at the edge of social studies, I’m never bored. Social studies is vibrant. I can see that other subject areas only benefit with the addition of social studies. And the social studies educators I’ve met, without exception, have been full of enthusiasm. Happy Teacher Appreciation Week."

Rich Palmer, Art Director

“Every day, you inspire our future by helping learners of all ages to imagine the possibilities of the world around them. Thank you for creating spaces for discovery and inquiry that engage our students and prepare them for a role in that world. I am proud to support every member in their professional journey—and welcome all educators to join us in supporting social studies excellence for all teachers and students.”

Dr. Lawrence Paska, Executive Director

"Thank you for being extraordinary and inspiring social studies teachers for our children. You are patient, hard working and understanding professionals who continue to stand by our side as an advocate for social studies."

Angel Robertson, Membership Assistant 

"Thank you for teaching our young people to grow into knowledgeable and engaged citizens."

Cassandra Roberts, Director of Membership

I've been lucky enough to get to know and work with many teacher members over the years, and I am continuously impressed with your love of learning and teaching. We see every day that your enthusiasm, work and commitment to social studies education and your students extends far beyond the final bell of the afternoon. Thank you!"

Tim Daly, Director of Administration