Kathleen Thompson

About the Author

Kathleen Thompson is an educator, author, and advocate for thoughtful, evidence-based teaching. Her work supports teachers in helping students engage deeply with historical materials, ask meaningful questions, and develop informed interpretations through the careful study of primary sources. Drawing on practical classroom experience and a commitment to accessible instruction, Thompson offers strategies that connect rigorous analysis with active learning. Her book, Examining the Evidence: Seven Strategies for Teaching with Primary Sources (Maupin House), provides educators with a useful framework for making source-based inquiry purposeful, engaging, and relevant across learning environments.