About Your Instructor – Glenn Wiebe

Uniquely Qualified Instructor

Glenn Wiebe has many years of social studies teaching experience at the middle school and high school level and now spends his time sharing what works with social studies teachers across the country.

Glenn is the author of 101 Most Powerful Strategies to Enhance SOCIAL STUDIES Instruction (Grades 6-12), the extensive digital resource handbook each participant will receive at the seminar. Additional authorships include an upcoming book focused on inquiry-based learning, his award-winning website History Tech and published articles in the National Social Studies Leaders Association journal and the Teaching History website. Long active on his state's social studies council, Glenn is currently the Past-President of the National Social Studies Leaders Association, serves on the advisory board of the Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources program, serves as a state representative on the National Geographic Advisory Committee, is the chair of the National Council for the Social Studies House of Delegates Resolutions Committee, and is a member of the iCivics Educators Network.

Glenn's unique and powerful background is guaranteed to give you an entertaining, high-energy, and practical learning experience! He consistently receives high marks for his spot-on practical strategies and ability to integrate resources and ideas across grade levels and content areas.

What Your Colleagues Say About Your Presenter

"One of the BEST classes I've taken in a long time!! I wish it was more than one day. Glenn was fantastic!"
– Gail T., M.S. Teacher

"This was so great, very useful! Glenn was very engaging, and I walked away with new strategies my students will love."
– Matt S., Social Studies Teacher

"This was one of the most useful PDs I've attended in years. Very helpful information. I was provided with tools to take and use immediately in my classes."
– Candice B., History Department Head

"Glenn shares so many new things that I can start using sooner, rather than later! I plan to use the VR, gaming, and primary source strategies right away."
– Brenda Bosley, Social Studies Teacher

"The best part of Glenn's seminar is the fact that I can take a number of these strategies to my classroom immediately
– Amanda Adams, H.S. Teacher

"Glenn's seminar was so beneficial. I've added multiple tools to my toolbelt that are content-specific! I'm excited to try them. Glenn made it professional, yet fun. He was engaging and took the time to talk to each of us throughout the seminar."
– Kimberly Long, Social Studies Teacher

"Glenn gave tons of strategies to use in the classroom that are totally realistic and are a blend of technology and tactile resources that engage all learner types. Definitely worth the day."
– Kasey Puskas, Social Studies Teacher

"Glenn shared extremely valuable information. It was awesome!"
– Rich Newman, Teacher

"Glenn is very helpful and entertaining. His great seminar has many tools I will use to enhance my classroom."
– Matthew Griesmer, H.S. Teacher