Announcing

The Teaching History Conference (TCON) 2022

Conference Theme

Since the beginning of time, from Gilgamesh to Simone Biles, heroes and heroines have been shaping and being shaped by the arc of history.  Real or mythic, rich or poor, male or female, young or old, powerful or weak, ruling elites or marginalized outsiders, they sometimes choose their destiny and at other times are drafted into heroism by circumstances beyond their control. They may be widely acclaimed and achieve lasting fame, or they may remain unsung heroines and heroes recognized only by those who know them best. Whether they challenge the status quo or reinforce it, one generation’s villains sometimes become the heroes of their children.  Regardless of their specific stories, the people selected as heroines and heroes reflect the character of the culture that inspires them and thus provide an intriguing subject for historical inquiry.  In all, ten scholars will share their research related to this year’s theme.

Conference Format

The conference will be a one-day event that will provide local middle and high school teachers, college faculty and students with an opportunity to interact with respected scholars, hear stimulating speakers, learn about local museum collections and exchange information and best practices with colleagues.  Public school teachers will receive Continuing Education Certificates.  

The conference program offers sessions in Texas, U.S., and World History. There will be six breakout sessions in the morning, a luncheon with a Keynote speaker, and three breakout sessions in the afternoon.

Luncheon Keynote Speaker

Dr. Katherine Sharp Landdeck, Texas Woman’s University Associate Professor of History, “Women with Silver Wings: The Inspiring True Story of the Women Airforce Service Pilots of World War II.”

Breakout SessionSpeakers include

Gregg Cantrell, Professor of History, Erma and Ralph Lowe Chair in Texas History at Texas Christian University, “Thomas L. Nugent: Populist Hero”

Jacqueline Chao, Senior Curator, “Heroes and Heroines in the Crow Museum of Asian Art”

Charlotte Decoster, Ackerman Family Director of Education for the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum, “Upstanders in American History: Lessons and Resources”

Kevin Eubanks, NCTC Professor of English, "The Marvel Project: Remaking US History through Superhero Films."

Brittany Hancock, NCTC History Professor, “Marcus Garvey's The Black Star Line: Hopes, Dreams, and The S.S. Yarmouth”

Kate Imy, UNT Assistant Professor of History, “Whose Heroes? Rethinking Race, Gender and Heroism in the British Empire’s World Wars”

Pia Jakobsson, UT Dallas, Assistant Dean of Graduate Studies, School of Arts & Humanities, “The Woman Question”

Richard McCaslin, UNT/TSHA Professor of History, “Waldine Amanda Tauch: Texas Sculptor”

David A. Smith, Baylor University Senior Lecturer in History, “The Hero Comes Home: Military Heroism and American Culture”

REGULAR REGISTRATION

$45 per attendee

$40 per attendee for bulk registration (5 or more)

$2.50 parking per vehicle

LATE REGISTRATION

$55 per attendee

$5.00 parking per vehicle

REGISTER NOW