Robert M. Fenster, Hillsborough High School, Receives 2023 Mary K. Bonsteel Tachau Teacher of the Year Award from the Organization of American Historians
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BLOOMINGTON, IN—The Organization of American Historians (OAH) today announced that Robert M. Fenster, Hillsborough High School, is the recipient of the OAH’s 2023 Mary K. Bonsteel Tachau Teacher of the Year Award. The award is given annually for contributions made by precollegiate teachers to improve history education within the field of American history. The Award was announced during the OAH’s 2023 Conference on American History
Teaching high school social studies in Hillsborough, New Jersey, since 1993, Robert M. Fenster has successfully engaged students while teaching U.S. History and AP Government and Politics and also moderating Mock Trial, Model United Nations, Model Congress, Podcasting Club, and Amnesty International.
He regularly challenges students to relate to topics personally and creatively when covering diversity, immigration, government and citizenship, among other topics. He inspires students to actively engage their intellects and share their understandings and perspectives through a wide variety of pedagogical approaches. Fenster has also developed and shared multiple, exemplary lesson plans and curricular guides with other K–12 educators, and his professional involvement with educational and historical organizations has been broad. His lessons inspire historical analysis while developing critical thinking skills.
For the full list of OAH 2023 award and prize recipients, please visit the OAH website.
