North Carolina Teacher Values Collaborating With BRI

Daniel Helms’ introduction to the Bill of Rights Institute began when he found the organization online while attending a summer training session.

“I saw an email with [BRI] resources and I thought it was a good chance to apply and help BRI from a teacher perspective,” said Helms, who teaches American History and AP Government at Northwest Cabarrus High School in Concord, NC.

That email spurred Helms to apply for BRI’s National Teacher Council and learn more about the organization. He was hoping through BRI to gain access to more materials and resources for his students — and he would have the opportunity to share how BRI could become an even better resource for teachers.

During his time on the BRI Teacher Council, Helms helped design a weeklong seminar in Washington, D.C. He also enjoys attending the annual social studies conference in North Carolina, and he visits BRI’s booth to help spread the word about the services BRI provides.

“Often times we are set on our own standards and how our school does things,” Helms said. “Being a part of the teacher council helps you go beyond the classroom and learn how other teachers do things and what they think.”