SPRING HILL, Tenn— Dr. Scott Johnson, social studies teacher at Battle Creek High School, has been named a recipient of the Teaching America250 Awards by the Jack Miller Center! Dr. Johnson is among 51 educators across the United States selected to receive this honor in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

The Teaching America250 Awards, supported by a grant from the Carnegie Corporation of New York, provide each winner with $5,000 to design and implement projects that engage students with the history and enduring principles of America’s founding documents. The award highlights innovative approaches to civic education and encourages teachers to bring the story of America’s civic tradition to life in classrooms and communities nationwide.

“The Teaching America250 Award winners are introducing the next generation to the essential ideas, stories, and documents of America’s civic tradition,” said Hans Zeiger, president of the Jack Miller Center. “Through their projects, these amazing educators will make America’s 250th birthday a memorable experience for thousands of students across the country.”

Dr. Johnson, representing Tennessee, was selected through a competitive review process and will use the award to develop a project aimed at deepening student understanding of the Declaration of Independence and its relevance today. He plans to take students on field trips to the Tennessee Supreme Court Building and the Hermitage, to explore how civil rights and the values of the Declaration of Independence have been fought for and defended within Tennessee and by Tennesseans.

“We are incredibly proud of Dr. Johnson for earning this prestigious award,” said Battle Creek High School principal, Mike Kinnard. “Dr. Johnson’s dedication not only represents Maury County Public Schools with distinction but also shines for the entire state of Tennessee.”