Dr. Christian Sawyer, Ed.D.

Christian Sawyer, Ed.D., is a nationally-recognized Social Studies teacher who has implemented and taught AP(R) Human Geography and other social studies courses at both the high school and college levels for nearly a decade. Dr. Sawyer's work in advocating for broader geographic awareness led to his recognition as a 2006 National Outstanding Social Studies Teacher of the Year by the National Council for the Social Studies; the 2006 Tennessee Outstanding Social Studies Teacher of the Year by...See more

Christian Sawyer, Ed.D., is a nationally-recognized Social Studies teacher who has implemented and taught AP(R) Human Geography and other social studies courses at both the high school and college levels for nearly a decade. Dr. Sawyer's work in advocating for broader geographic awareness led to his recognition as a 2006 National Outstanding Social Studies Teacher of the Year by the National Council for the Social Studies; the 2006 Tennessee Outstanding Social Studies Teacher of the Year by the Tennessee Council for the Social Studies; a White House Fellows Regional Finalist; a 2008 Tennessee Distinguished Educator; the recipient of the "2008 Educator Award" from the Nashville Mayor's Commission on People with Disabilities; and a "Local Hero" by Vanderbilt University. Dr. Sawyer has written and edited English and Social Studies curriculum for the Modern Red Schoolhouse Institute and other publishers, including his test preparation book on AP(R) Human Geography, published by Research & Education Association. Dr. Sawyer is currently a district principal for Denver Public Schools. See less