09/22/2026
📚 We’re proud to spotlight Person Early College for Innovation and Leadership educator Hogan Carringer, who recently shared how his summer experience in Poland with the NC Council on the Holocaust has impacted him both personally and as an educator.
Experiences like these extend far beyond the classroom — bringing new perspectives and meaningful learning back to our students, educators, and community. 💙
Read more about Mr. Carringer’s experience in the post below. ⬇️
📚 Bringing a powerful learning experience home to Person County
Hogan Carringer, an English teacher at PECIL and a 15-year educator with Person County Schools, recently shared his experience traveling to Poland this summer with the North Carolina Council on the Holocaust during a presentation at Long Memorial Church.
During his July trip, Carringer visited Krakow and Warsaw, as well as the sites of Auschwitz, Treblinka, and Majdanek. He shared reflections from his travels, how the experience impacted him personally and as an educator, and how it has shaped his approach to teaching students about the Holocaust.
Carringer also serves as a volunteer Person County Coordinator for the NC Council on the Holocaust alongside Allison Dacus, PHS Student Transition Coordinator. Together, they help connect English and Social Studies teachers in grades 6–12 with Holocaust education resources, speakers, lesson-planning materials, and professional development opportunities.
Their work supports educators as they teach the history of the Holocaust while helping students develop a deeper understanding of genocide, injustice, and the importance of learning from history.
We’re proud to have PCS educators who seek out meaningful learning experiences and bring that knowledge back to benefit our students, colleagues, and community. 💙
