Berks’ Best 2025 social studies winner: For Pearl Caldwell history always more than a subject

Berks’ Best 2025 social studies winner: For Pearl Caldwell history always more than a subject

For Pearl Caldwell history was always more than a subject. It was an experience shared with her father, who brought the past to life with vibrant storytelling. “Every historical event I knew as a kid was told in vivid fashion by my father,” she said, “with every historical figure given a silly name and a goofy voice acted out by my dad.” As she grew older, these family interactions turned into debates and book recommendations, said Caldwell, who…