Monument Mountain Teacher Receives Award from The Mass Council for Social Studies
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GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Ted Collins, a veteran history teacher at Monument Mountain Regional High School, has received the 2026 William Spratt Award for Excellence in Teaching Secondary Social Studies by the Massachusetts Council for Social Studies.
Presented annually, the MCC Teacher Awards recognize exceptional educators in a variety of social studies disciplines from across the Commonwealth; teachers, administrators, and museum educators at all levels are eligible for this honor.
Collins' talents and contributions to students and school stood out. Principal Christopher Barnes, who submitted the nomination with support from Superintendent Peter Dillon, shared the following:
"When Mr. Collins teaches history, it isn't just about dates, timelines, or important historical figures. Students become immersed in the full scope of the age—[through] the writings of preeminent social, political, and philosophical thinkers of the time—[positioning them] to better understand the arc of history. Above all, Mr. Collins' greatest achievement is the long lasting impact he has had on his students, their minds, and their critical thinking."
(MCSS) is an independent, non-partisan, non-profit educational organization. It is a network of social studies educators who work with related professional associations, government, and private agencies in support of history and social studies education.
This year's awards ceremony took place at Old Sturbridge Village following the MCSS Spring Conference on March 13. A complete list of award recipients can be found here.
