LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The Nevada Division of Schooling acknowledged a Las Vegas trainer because the state’s historical past trainer of the 12 months.
Mitchell Kalin, a lately retired historical past trainer from Leavitt Center Faculty in Las Vegas, was honored as Nevada’s 2025 Gilder Lehrman Historical past Trainer of the 12 months throughout a ceremony at his college on Oct. 15.
“Mr. Kalin had a unique and creative way of engaging students while discussing history,” Jhone Ebert, Superintendent of the Clark County Faculty District, mentioned. “Through his dedication, Mr. Kalin helped students connect with our nation’s past in ways that are impactful beyond the classroom. CCSD is proud to have such a valuable educator recognized for his accomplishments.”
“Mr. Kalin’s teaching went beyond dates and events by challenging students to ask why history happened and why it matters today,” Dr. Victor Wakefield, Superintendent of Public Instruction, mentioned. “Through his innovative approach to teaching the Holocaust, he brought history to life by incorporating survivor testimonies and encouraging students to connect lessons from the past to their world today.”
The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American Historical past, a New York-based nonprofit group, works to rejoice excellent Okay-12 educators throughout the nation who “demonstrate a deep commitment to teaching American history and inspiring students through inquiry, storytelling, and reflection.”
Kalin was nominated over the last college 12 months for Nevada’s Gilder Lehrman award. He additionally represented Nevada within the nationwide program.
“Mr. Kalin’s classroom was a place where students not only learned history — they experienced it,” Lana Roper, Principal at Leavitt Center Faculty, mentioned.
