Virtual Teachers Conference

Alex Kershaw is a journalist and a New York Times bestselling author of books on World War II. Born in York, England, he is a graduate of Oxford University and lives in Savannah, Georgia. His critically-acclaimed books include The Bedford Boys, The Longest Winter, and Escape from the Deep.

Raymond (Ray) Sun is an associate professor of history at Washington State University in Pullman, Washington, where he has worked since 1991 after getting his PhD in modern German history from the Johns Hopkins University.  He teaches courses on the world wars as well as Nazi Germany, the Holocaust, and genocide.  

A Rhodes Scholar and a decorated Army officer, Josiah Bunting III served in Vietnam and served for eight years as superintendent of the Virginia Military Institute. He is the author of the biography Ulysses S. Grant for the American Presidents Series.

Juan Armijo is the social studies teacher at Mayfield High School in Las Cruces, New Mexico. He also teaches at the Las Cruces Public Schools Virtual Learning Academy. Juan is a graduate of New Mexico State University and Arizona State University.

Dr. Hope Myers teaches Economics, Business, and Law at The Benjamin School in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. She is a passionate advocate for sustainable and regenerative commercial agriculture and believes in using environmental challenges to teach economic concepts and business innovation.

Shane Gower teaches Social Studies at Maranacook Community High School in Readfield, ME. He is currently the President of the Maine Council for the Social Studies, a member of the iCivics Educator Network and Georgetown University's Pivotal Network.

John W. McCaskill brings dynamic public speaking presentations in Washington, DC and across the country. A true Renaissance man, John is an educator, historian, lecturer, coach, and inspirational speaker, who inspires and captivates his audiences by teaching the principles of leadership and teamwork through history.