Brian Day
“The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character – that is the goal of true education.“ - Martin Luther King, Jr.
Welcome to my page!!
My professional experience combines my love for teaching, instructional design, and technology. For 11 years, I taught middle and elementary school in rural South Carolina. I have experience teaching a number of subjects, but social studies is my favorite! In addition to teaching fifth and sixth grade social studies, I’ve also served as my district’s social studies curriculum liaison. In 2017, I served on the 2020 South Carolina Social Studies College- and Career- Ready Standards writing committee and created a number of lesson plans for the South Carolina Department of Education, University of South Carolina, South Carolina African American Heritage Foundation, and South Carolina Geographic Alliance.
I was elected Elementary Representative for the South Carolina Council for the Social Studies Board of Directors. I was on the selection committee for the NEH Summer Teachers’ Institute “America’s Reconstruction: The Untold Story” in Beaufort, SC, which I attended. I serve as Secretary for the South Carolina Council for African American Studies Executive Board, Vice President of the South Carolina Council for the Social Studies, and South Carolina Council on the Holocaust.
I look forward to the opportunity to meet you and discuss all things regarding instructional technology tools, SCETV and PBS resources, social studies, and character education!
Certifications
- Elementary Education
- Gifted and Talented
Interests
In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my wife and son, attending concerts, playing the guitar, collecting and listening to music, cheering for Gamecock athletics, listening to podcasts, reading, and traveling.
Stories
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Afterschool with ETV - May 25, 2023
May 02, 2023Wrap up the year and get ideas for summer with our Afterschool with ETV session on Thursday, May 25, 2023. Afterschool with ETV is a free one-hour virtual series offering educators an opportunity to learn about new and exciting tools and resources. Educators can choose to... -
Spruce up this spring with SCETV Education
February 28, 2023March is a great time to dust out the cobwebs (and pollen!) and spruce things up. Do that for your educational practices with these in-person and virtual ETV Education opportunities below! First up, it's conference time again. Catch presentations by our Learning Experiences... -
ETV Education welcomes new Early Learning and Outreach Coordinator
January 31, 2023We are excited to welcome Caitlin Woodard as ETV’s new Early Learning and Outreach Coordinator! As Early Learning and Outreach Coordinator, Caitlin will be responsible for developing highly engaging and meaningful learning opportunities for those in the early learning... -
Exciting KnowItAll and PBS LearningMedia resources for Black History Month
January 31, 2023When I taught social studies, I would always get excited for Black History Month! While I made it a point to incorporate the teaching of African American History throughout the school year, I would look forward to the opportunity to learn about many events and people in... -
Educational resources for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
January 16, 2023On January 16, 2023, we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. As a former teacher, I would always look for educational resources that would honor Dr. King. The great news is that there are many free high-quality, digital resources available through... -
New resources on KnowItAll.org
January 03, 2023When I was teaching, I liked to use the beginning of the calendar year to find new, meaningful resources for use in my classroom. If that's you too, KnowItAll.org has several great new resources for you to consider! Here are a few examples; visit KnowItAll.org to discover...