Congratulations to Texas educator Scott Thannum, who has garnered an Outstanding American History Teacher Award from the Daughters of the American Revolution. Photo credit: Southlake Style.

I always enjoy sharing stories about teachers who have earned recognition for their work in the classroom. One of these is Scott Thannum, a teacher from Texas who has garnered an Outstanding American History Teacher Award from the DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution).

In a career that has spanned over 31 years, Scott has taught at Carroll Independent School District for the past seven of them. He teaches Advanced Placement and College Prep US History courses at Carroll Senior High School in Southlake, Texas.

Scott is thoroughly dedicated to the profession of teaching. “It’s a passion of mine,” he revealed. “So many things happening in this day and age have precedent in the past. Understanding the past helps us to build a better future. That’s my goal for my students — not only knowing history, but putting themselves into the story, finding their own voice and make this country a better place going forward,” he continued.

His students value the dedication. “He made a personal connection with everyone he taught, which made us feel valued,” remarked of Scott’s students. “His honest and unbiased retelling of history was refreshing and appreciated by students from all backgrounds, and it made us want to become better citizens in both our community and our country as a whole,” the student continued. “To us, he is much more than a teacher… he is a mentor and a role model,” the student concluded.

To learn more about Scott Thannum, see this article about him published by Southlake Style.