For Educators

SME welcomes educators who wish to integrate these stories into their lessons, and we are always open to conversations about how our content can best support your instructional goals.

Using SME Podcasts in Your Classroom

Educators are invited to use episodes from our podcasts for:

• Lesson introductions

• Local and regional history units

• Writing prompts and student projects

• Enrichment activities

• Cross-curricular connections

• Library programs or special history events

Look at the How to Connect With SME section below for more information.

Speaking Engagements for Schools

John Summers is available for a limited number of school-speaking engagements each year. These sessions blend storytelling with careful research and are tailored to age group and instructional needs.

Common School Formats

• Classroom presentations

• Multi-class assemblies

• Library programs

• History day events

• Community or school-wide lectures

• Special-topic talks connected to Tennessee or Gulf Coast history
  
  

A full overview of honorariums, mileage, lodging requirements, and speaking options can be found on our Speaking Engagements page:

👉 Click here for Speaking Engagement details
 

How to Connect With SME

If you’d like to:

• Integrate SME content into your lesson plans

• Bring John to your school for a presentation

• Request episode suggestions for a specific historical topic

• Build a partnership with your district or school

• Explore custom engagements
  
  

Please email us with:

• Your name and school

• Your grade level and subject

• Your location (for travel estimation)

• Your event date(s), needs, or instructional goals
  
  

📧 john.summers@summersmediaenterprises.com

SME will follow up with availability and next steps.