James A. Percoco

Historian, Educator

Jim Percoco at the 20th Maine Monument

James A. Percoco is a nationally recognized history educator and author of three books, including A Passion for the Past: Creative Teaching of US History. He pioneered the use of public history opportunities throughout his curriculum. He is a past Gilder-Lehrman Teacher of the Year for Virginia and has been inducted into the National Teachers Hall of Fame.