John Chappo

Dr. John Chappo serves as a full-time Assistant Professor of History within the School of Sciences, Humanities & Visual Communications at Pennsylvania College of Technology, teaching courses including World Civilization I/II, U.S. History from Colonization to 1877, Technology and Society, and Civil War and Reconstruction. He actively develops hybrid/online course modalities and contributes to institutional committees such as Student Affairs.

Education

• Ph.D. in American History, The University of Southern Mississippi (2007)

Research Focus

His scholarly work centers on American historical narratives, with specialized expertise in technological evolution's societal impact and Civil War-era transformations. Current projects examine military history applications through his finalist status in Gettysburg National Military Park's battlefield guide licensing program.

Honors & Recognition

• Center Fellow, North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching
• McCain Fellow, University of Southern Mississippi
• Horizon Science Academy Teacher Excellence Award
• Phi Alpha Theta National History Honors
• 82nd Airborne Division Brigade Soldier of the Quarter

Professional Engagement

Dr. Chappo provides cross-institutional consultancy as a Course Author and Subject Matter Expert, enhancing student persistence frameworks for both traditional and online education models. His experiential education consulting extends to military-academic partnerships, leveraging his service background in the 82nd Airborne Division.