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 "Tennessee history was one of my favorite subjects when I was in school. I wish there had been a resource like your web site back then! It really makes the subject more interesting to students and encourages them to do some 'exploring' on their own." -- Sloan Criswell, Librarian, Apollo Middle, Antioch

“This site looks great. I learned a lot about Tennessee from looking at it and I know that our teachers and students will learn a lot using it.” – Dr. Pedro Garcia, former director, Metro Nashville schools

“This is worth doing… Both students and teachers need online information designed for use in classrooms and individual study. Tennessee History for Kids can go a long way in addressing those needs.” – Ed Gleaves, Former Tennessee State Librarian

"Thank you for your new website. It is a great resource as we study Tennessee history. I will pass this resource onto other teachers and parents." Kathy MacDonald, Teacher, Christ Presbyterian Academy, Nashville

“An invaluable resource.” – Debra Meadors, Teacher, DuPontHadleyMiddle School, Nashville

"The website is looking great! I love the courthouse idea." -- Jo Anne Sebastian, Sixth Grade Teacher, Apollo Middle School, Antioch

“There’s nothing comparable [to Tennessee History for Kids]. There’s not [currently] a good source of information – especially for elementary Tennessee history teachers.” – Jerry Winters, head of government relations, Tennessee Education Association

"An excellent site for lovers of Tennessee history, and an exciting way to draw both children and adults into learning all the historical background of our wonderful state's chronicles! Together, parents and children will draw closer by weaving their own tapestry of learning through the use of this creative website.” – Marie A. Yavarone, Sixth Grade Teacher, Donelson Middle School, Nashville
Rutherford

“I am so glad this site is available. . . It will come in handy! Thanks! If I can be of help to you, please let me know.” – Lark Petty, Teacher, McFadden School of Excellence, Murfreesboro

"A great asset. Thanks for putting it together." -- Nancy Potter, Fourth Grade Teacher, Reeves Rogers Elementary School, Murfreesboro

“I use your site in my classroom. Thanks.”  – Julie Wilson, Teacher, Roy Waldron Elementary School, La Vergne
Sullivan:

"I found your website today and was absolutely blown away! I know that you are not done, but what you have done so far just amazes me. This is the best thing I've found all year and it is going to be a godsend for our teachers, who are always looking for Tennessee history materials, and for me, the librarian, who usually tears her hair out hunting materials. Thank you so much." -- Joy Branham, Librarian, John F. Kennedy Elementary School, Kingsport

"We love your site and use it all the time as our major source of history. The fourth grade section is easy for the kids to navigate and gives them practice on reading a different style of prose than their textbook. Meanwhile, they love the video and virtual tours. Keep it up!" -- Anne Smith, Kingsley Elementary School, Sullivan County

What People say about Tennessee History for Kids

"Please keep up the excellent work. Through your efforts it is possible to keep some of the history alive for future generations." -- Andrew C. Heard, Springfield High School, Springfield

"I am a fourth grade teacher and I use the site. I enjoy the videos, especially of the cotton exchange and the Cumberland Gap. Keep bringing in new ideas, and thank you for your hard work in putting the web site together." -- Kathy Stroup, Fourth Grade Teacher, East Cheatham Elementary School, Ashland City

"Thank you for your website. This is sometimes the ONLY place where teachers can find enough material that covers SPIs in Tennessee history." -- Victoria Earline K. Lay, Librarian/Media Specialist, Doe Elementary Library and Laurel Elementary Library, Johnson County

"I just want to send a sincere thank you to everyone responsible for the Tennessee History for Kids website. It is interesting, informative and a breath of fresh air to our history students." -- Paul Riggs, Rhea County Department of Education

"Tennessee History for Kids is a great resource for providing students with a deep appreciation of past events that have been carved into this great canvas called TIME. It excites me to see it!" -- Karen Franklin, Retired teacher, Grimsley

"I love the site! Because our curriculum is American history to 1865 along with Tennessee history, I have always struggled to include as much Tennessee history as possible. This site helps tremendously!" -- Julie Gregory, Eighth Grade Teacher, Portland Middle School, Sumner County

This site is extremely helpful for classroom teachers. The Blueprint for Learning curriculum guide requires most classroom teachers to teach Tennessee history. This website gives teachers a great resource for Tennessee history. And thanks for expanding the content." -- Wanda Broyles, Library Media Specialist, North Savannah Elementary School, Hardin County

"Your web site is the main source of information we use in our classroom. We love it!" -- Lori Mitchell, Fourth Grade Teacher, Jappa Elementary, Rutledge

" I learned about your site when you visited the Hamilton County social studies teachers during a county-wide inservice. Since then I have used it and shown your videos in class. Your materials are a great 'starting point' for students on topics they know little or nothing about." -- Stacy Roberson, Sale Creek Middle/High School

"We homeschool and have enjoyed your website entirely! My son thinks your website is great because it gives great ideas for field trips and fun activities. My daughter thinks your website is fun to read and learn about Tennessee. Because of you she can't wait to go to the Bicentennial Mall." -- Valerie Owens

"I love the Tennessee History for Kids website! It has a tremendous amount of information about our state. I even print out some of the pages for the students to read as we discuss them. They love learning about different places and people in Tennessee. The website is a great resource." -- Gay Page, Second Grade Teacher, Sango Elementary, Clarksville

"I was teaching Tennessee history with supplemental resources and an outdated textbook when I discovered this site. The grade-level reading, pictures, and photographs are exactly what I needed. Thanks." -- Charlotte Ellington, Fourth Grade Teacher, Clifton Hills Elementary School, Chattanooga

"This is a wonderful site. Thank you so much for your dedication." -- Conneye Albright, Librarian, Munford Middle School, Tipton County

"I thought your web site was very good. All websites should be colorful, and yours was! I didn't know that Reese Witherspoon was from Tennessee! I also think the site will help me in high school." -- Aimee Readel, Eighth Grade Student, Oak Ridge

"I'm starting my Tennessee unit next week. Your site will be of great help to us as we begin. I have spent a great deal of time each year hunting sources that were appropriate, and your site was a great find." -- Sherry Smith, Fourth Grade Teacher, Bonnie Kate Elementary, Knoxville

“Please continue this. I was very disappointed when they took Tennessee History away from me. I loved teaching it. . . When I read about your site, I was thrilled. – Laney Lambert, Seventh Grade Teacher, Blount County Schools

"The web site looks fantastic. As an elementary educator, I am constantly on the hunt for Tennessee history info. I know I have virtually all I need with this site." --  Maryl Austin, Fourth Grade Teacher, Cason Lane Academy, Murfreesboro

"I've been waiting for this web site ever since I read about it in the paper. It's great!" -- Carol Pfrommer, Fifth Grade Teacher, Dayton City School, Dayton

"I am so excited about the Tennessee History for Kids web site and the great resources for Tennessee's school children. Nashville author Bill Carey is doing a spectacular job of offering a 'creative twist' in presenting Tennessee history to students of all ages. Teachers, parents and students will love this expanded classroom. The beautiful photos pulled me into the factual information and added so much to my enjoyment." -- Patricia Bump, Teacher, Houston Middle School, Memphis

"For parents who want to instill a love of Tennessee history in their children or just help out with information for reports or other assignments, Tennessee History for Kids is a dream come true. In its final form, it may be the only place parent and child can go for kid-friendly information about Tennessee. I'm excited about this." -- Amy Byrum, parent, Mt. Juliet

"I use your site to teach things about Tennessee that are required for TCAP but not in the textbook. It is a great resource. Keep up the great work!" -- Erin Bell, Fifth Grade Teacher, Roy Waldron Elementary, La Vergne

"I have been using this web site all year. Informative and useful." -- Vivian Davis, Librarian, Arnold Elementary School, Cleveland

"Your site looks great!!! Our resources had been very limited for teaching Tennessee history. This will be an invaluable asset for teachers and students in the classroom. Thanks." -- Pam Pitts, Teacher, Highland Oaks Elementary School, Memphis

"Thank you for what you are doing. I think it is great." -- Paula Swallows Stover, Curator, Overton County Heritage Museum

"The teachers at our school are using your web site. Keep up the good work." -- Douglas Valente, Tech Coach, Baileytown Elementary School, Greeneville

"Tennessee History for Kids offers a wonderful opportunity for our teachers and students. It will make our state history, geography and economics come alive for its users." -- Brenda Moriarty, president of the Tennessee Association of School Librarians and the librarian at Lincoln Elementary School in Kingsport

"I teach seventh grade geography and eighth grade American history. I think the web site will be a big help to me. I am looking forward to using your site." -- Joan McFall, Teacher, Vonore Middle School, Vonore

“Great Site!” – Judy Wilson, School Librarian, Shelbyville

"Thank you for all you do on the Tennessee history website. After hearing your presentation at EdTech, I immediately came back to school and told our teachers about it. I knew some of them were using it when our middle grade students came in and were reading it for information on a report. Keep up the good work." -- Douglas Valente, Tech Coach, Baileyville Elementary School, Greeneville

"I love your website -- what a great service you are doing." -- Barbara Stagg, Executive Director, Historic Rugby

“I have just discovered your website and thoroughly agree that the teaching of history must somehow be taught and used to enlighten our public.  I am positively impressed by the efforts thusfar. . . Please tell me you have room for more content and I would do anything in my power to get you information.  Keep up the good work!” – Bettye Freudenthal, Historic Sites Director, Historic Mansker's Station Frontier Life Center, Goodlettsville


“This is a new idea for new times, and one that needs the support of all of us who care about children and Tennessee history.” – Walter Durham, Tennessee State Historian



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