About
Daniel Tobias Flint is a professionally certified U.S. History teacher based in Jacksonville, Florida, with more than 20 years of experience in the classroom and has built a career centered on bringing the past to life for students through rigorous, engaging, and innovative instruction. His teaching passions include the Civil War, Reconstruction, and World War II, with a constant focus on exploring new approaches to deepen historical understanding.
As a U.S. History educator, Flint views his work as a civic duty—to serve, protect, and defend the principles rooted in the U.S. Constitution. He is committed to ensuring that students understand the foundations of American democracy, the struggles that shaped the nation, and the responsibilities that come with citizenship.
Flint’s close involvement with military veterans significantly enhances his teaching. He actively supports veteran programs within his community and integrates veterans’ perspectives and stories into his curriculum, offering students meaningful, real-world connections to U.S. history and its heroes. He invites learners and the public alike to explore compelling, behind-the-scenes accounts of America’s past and the individuals who shaped it.
His mission is to serve the community by creating powerful, interactive lessons that illuminate critical and compelling aspects of U.S. history, cultivating a deeper understanding and respect for the nation’s journey to the present day. His vision is to educate the public about local, state, and national history in order to foster a renewed appreciation for the past and inspire a commitment to building a brighter future.
Experience
2009-Present: Duval County Public Schools, History and Social Studies Teacher
2024-Present: Director of Curriculum Development, BLK OPS Foundation
2025-Present: Veteran Mentor, Post-Veterati
2024-2025: Vice-President of Publications, Warrior Rescue
2021-2023:Round Canopy Parachuting Team-USA, Historian
2008-2009: History Teacher, Hernando County Schools
2007: U.S. Marine Corps, Medical Discharge
Education
Union College, Bachelor of Arts, American History, 2002
Highlights
• Chair of the Social Sciences Department at Westside High School
• 2022 Westside High School Teacher of the Year
• 2022 Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History U.S. History Teacher of the Year Florida
• DEN Star Educator with Discovery Education
• 2013 Tom and Betty Lawrence Award