Residential Program Teachers
Teach Where History Happened — Become a GLI National History Academy Teaching Fellow!
National History Academy brings American history to life through an innovative, place-based learning experience — and our teachers are at the heart of it all. This summer, we’re inviting five outstanding high school educators to join us as GLI Teaching Fellows, helping inspire the next generation of civic-minded high school leaders.
As a GLI Teaching Fellow, you’ll dive into a powerful, case-based curriculum that transforms how students understand America’s story. You’ll explore historic sites alongside them, engage in lively discussions rooted in primary sources, and experience firsthand the places where our nation’s defining moments unfolded.
This teaching fellowship is designed to be an enriching, career-defining opportunity for exceptional high school history teachers from across the country. You’ll collaborate with passionate colleagues, connect with leading historians, and return to your classroom reinvigorated and inspired.
Teaching Fellows Receive:
- A transformative professional experience
- Room & Board
- $5,000 stipend
2026 Dates
- Staff training: June 23-27, 2026
- National History Academy: June 28–July 25, 2026
How to Apply
Candidates who are interested in applying for a position should submit a resume and cover letter specifying the position and their interest in National History Academy to Michelle Burrelli at michelle@historycamp.com.
WHAT OUR TEACHERS HAVE SAID ABOUT THEIR EXPERIENCE!
“Beyond the incredible travel opportunities, NHA has had a lasting impact on my teaching. I came away with new methodologies, strategies, and a fresh perspective that I was able to bring back to my own classroom. The collaborative environment among teachers and TAs from across the country, paired with the chance to work with students from around the world, pushed me to grow as both a teacher and a learner. The Braver Angels debates and the case method discussions challenged both students and teachers to step outside of their comfort zones and engage with complex issues in thoughtful ways. These moments not only gave students tools to practice civil discourse but also gave me new strategies for facilitating meaningful and often challenging discussions in my own classroom.”
Katie Smolar
Gavit High School, Hammond, Indiana
“I thoroughly enjoyed my role as an NHA teacher. The Academy has allowed me to rediscover my love for history through programming such as the Braver Angels debates and educational field trips to historic sites in the region in and around our nation’s capital. I have become a better educator and have shared my experiences with my students both at the K12 level and at the University of Virginia.”
Hashim Davis
Assistant Dean, University of Virginia; Director of UVA’s Luther Jackson Black Cultural Center
“Working alongside other experienced teachers from around the country allowed for an incredibly collaborative environment where you could not only learn from the experts at historical sites, but also highly dedicated colleagues who could provide a variety of solutions, teaching models, and classroom activities to try on a daily basis. I still keep in touch with my former colleagues from NHA because of how much fun we had as a team, and how much we continue to grow as educators by sharing resources and ideas years later.”
Char Green
Rye Country Day School, Rye, New York
“The firsthand experiences I gained visiting historic sites through NHA have enriched my own teaching, allowing me to bring history to life for my students. The stories I shared from the Academy even inspired one of my students to apply—and receive a scholarship—to attend. NHA continues to shape not just my career, but the next generation of historians and engaged citizens.”
Brittany Moore
Fleming Island High School, Jacksonville, Florida
“As an AP US History and US History teacher, I too gained insights to more detailed stories and experiences that I was able to bring back to my classroom. Visiting historic sites and battlefields, museums and memorials brought the history of our nation alive for the students in the History Camp program like no other experience can. Additionally, phenomenal guest speakers shared insights and shared their passions that also helped the students make deeper connections to the material we learned in the classroom at NHA.”
Lisa Kallmes
Early College High School @ Delaware State University, Dover, Delaware
