The Guilder Lehrman Institute of American History has named a teacher at North Valleys High School as the 2022 Nevada History Teacher of the Year. Emily Roberts is among 53 finalists for the National History Teacher of the Year Award and will compete at the national level in the coming school year. The award honors teachers for their outstanding work and achievements in American history education.
Roberts attended Washoe County schools, graduating from Reed High School and the University of Nevada, Reno with an undergraduate degree in history in education and a master’s degree in literacy studies. She has worked in the education field for 14 years in California and Nevada and has taught for the Washoe County School District (WCSD) for six years. She currently teaches U.S. history, psychology and Advanced Placement (AP) psychology and serves as the Social Studies Department leader at North Valleys High School.
“This is a tremendous honor, and I am proud to join with our district and community in recognizing Emily Roberts for her outstanding work with our students,” said Superintendent Dr. Susan Enfield. “She instills a love of learning that is the greatest and most enduring gift any teacher can give. Congratulations to Emily for this wonderful honor.”
“I am honored to be selected as the 2022 Nevada History Teacher of the Year,” said Roberts. “Teaching is as beautiful as it is challenging, especially in the last few years with everything going on in the world and country. I love the constant connection to the current generation and knowing that the future of the world is sitting in my classroom each day.”
As part of her designation, Emily Roberts will receive a $1,000 award, a certificate of recognition and an archive of books and historical resources to use in her classroom. Next month, 10 finalists will be named by the national panel and the winner of the national competition will be named in October.
Roberts says she is looking forward to the coming school year and is eager to meet her new students.
“My students are the best part of teaching and the reason I love coming to work,” said Roberts. “I love teaching history because it sparks passion within students when they can see themselves in the story. Teaching history also encourages students to research, think critically, question and take action. My goal is that students leave my classroom with empowerment to take informed action within their communities.”
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