Keith Hughes (historian)
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August 4, 1972 Putnam Valley, New York, US |
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| Years active | 1999–Present |
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| Spouse(s) | Debra Hughes |
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Keith Jon Hughes (born August 4, 1972) is a Buffalo teacher and media personality, best known for his YouTube channel "HipHughes History".[1] His YouTube channel has seen millions of views since starting in 2008.[2] Recently Hughes has been a featured historian in two television series about U.S. History, "United Stuff of America" on History and "America's Most Badass" on American Heroes Channel.[3][4]
Early life
Born in the lower Hudson Valley and raised in Putnam Valley, N.Y. In 1994, Keith moved to Buffalo to attend Buffalo State College where he received his undergraduate degree in Social Studies Education. He went on to receive his master's degree in Educational Technology from the University of Buffalo in 2006.
Career
Teaching
Hughes started teaching full-time in 1999 at McKinley High School; his focus was teaching U.S. History and Advanced Placement American Government.[1] Shortly after the September 11 attacks Hughes collaborated with his students on his first video, "Wings of Hope".[5] The success of this project evolved into bringing in video production and media into his courses.[6]
In the fall of 2014, Hughes started a new phase of his teaching career as a Technology Instructional Coach for the Buffalo Public School district, leaving the teaching role he had for the last 15 years. Hughes is still teaching as an adjunct professor of education at the Graduate School of Education at the University of Buffalo.[1]
YouTube personality
On April 20, 2008; he started his educational YouTube Channel HipHughes History, which focuses on government, politics and history.[2] He was recognized by YouTube with an EDU Guru award in 2012.[7][8]
Television personality
Keith has appeared on H2's series, "United Stuff of America" and is currently on the American Heroes Channel's "America's Most Badass".[6] In addition he has given numerous professional development seminars and speaking engagements to educators across the country; being an advocate for the teaching profession.
References
- 1 2 3 Keith Hughes. LinkedIn. Retrieved March 27, 2015.
- 1 2 "Keith Hughes - About". HipHuges History. YouTube. Retrieved March 27, 2015.
- ↑ "United Stuff of America". IMDB. Retrieved March 28, 2015.
- ↑ Premier of "America's Most Badass". Facebook. Retrieved March 28, 2015.
- ↑ "Wings of Hope". YouTube. Retrieved March 28, 2015.
- 1 2 Passion for history lands teacher on YouTube, new H2 TV network. Retrieved March 28, 2015.
- ↑ Meet the 10 next gurus of education on YouTube, October 16, 2012. Retrieved March 28, 2015.
- ↑ McKinley History Teacher Keith Hughes Wins Distinction. Retrieved March 28, 2015.