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Louisville KY , on June 20, 2023, The National Society, Sons of the American Revolution, awarded Robert N. Schulte the Dr. Tom and Betty Lawrence Middle School History Teacher of the Year Award. Mr. Schulte teaches 8th grade Social Studies at Reynolds Middle School, Hamilton (Mercer) Township School District. Focusing on American History from Colonization through Reconstruction, his work inspires the cause of educating our youth about our founding history. Rob is a reenactor who participates annually in Washington’s Crossing and battles at Trenton and Princeton. He also works with the American Revolution Institute of the Society of the Cincinnati to present professional development on teaching the American Revolution to teachers nationwide, both online and in person. Mr. Schulte has also led seminars at the National Council for Social Studies on the importance of teaching the history of the American Revolutionary era. With this award, Mr. Schulte receives a cash award and grant funds worth up to $5,000.