Darin Detwiler, a teacher in the Quest Program at Redmond Middle School (RMS), has been chosen to receive the Governor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching History.

This award is presented to an outstanding certified teacher of Pacific Northwest history in an accredited K-12 school in Washington or to a nonprofit organization. Detwiler was nominated by colleagues in his building for this honor.

Award winners have demonstrated the following: the use and development of an innovative curriculum, consistent effectiveness in utilizing Pacific Northwest history in either the classroom or the community over an extended period of time, the advancement of Pacific Northwest history as a field of academic inquiry, a lasting impact on students, the use or development of innovative technology and the encouragement of Pacific Northwest themes in History Day presentations.

Detwiler will receive his award at the Washington State Historical Society’s Annual Awards Luncheon on June 22.