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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Summer PD series
May 31, 2021Hey educators, did you know SCETV will be hosting a virtual Summer Professional Development Series, July 26 through July 30, 2021, featuring our very own educational resources? Each action-packed session will have a different theme plus special guests! Themes will include... -
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month classroom resources
May 02, 2021Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have a rich history and heritage that has played an integral role throughout US history. When I taught fifth grade social studies, my goal was to make sure that all cultures were respectfully represented throughout the school year. My... -
Classroom resources supporting Hemingway PBS documentary
March 31, 2021Did you know that two-sport professional athlete and 1985 Heisman Trophy Winner Bo Jackson’s favorite book is the novel The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway? Probably not, but I did because it is what inspired me to choose the book to read in my 8th grade English... -
Resources for teaching Women’s History
February 28, 2021March is Women’s History Month. While we need to make sure to incorporate the many historical milestones by women throughout the year, March is the designated month to study the countless moments in women’s history. SCETV provides a wide variety of multimedia resources to... -
Jazz in the classroom
January 31, 2021When I was a teacher, I would try to incorporate music as much as possible into each of my lessons. I would try to find every opportunity throughout the day to allow music to fill the air so the students could be exposed to different genres, relax, and focus on their work. I... -
Starting at the beginning: African ancestry, Gullah Roots, and education
January 07, 2021Return treks are becoming an increasingly popular New Year celebration in the African American community. During return treks African Americans spend the new year in West Africa to reconnect with ancestral land and spirit. According to the Year of Return website, 2019 was...