Speaker Session: Alex Campbell on True Crime, Innovative Learning, and the Classroom

Join us on Tuesday, October 13 at 7 p.m. for our Speaker Session with Alex Campbell about his class project that solved a cold case! Alex is a teacher at Elizabethton High School, and his sociology class is known for its hands-on, project-based learning approach that challenges students to solve real-world problems through research, teamwork, and critical thinking. The class gained national attention after students investigated the decades-old “Redhead Murders” cold cases, helping develop a criminal profile that later aligned with evidence identified by investigators. Their work became the basis for the hit true-crime podcast Murder 101, highlighting how students can make a real impact beyond the classroom. The podcast has been adapted into a 3-part episodic documentary of the same name by Amazon Prime Video. Campbell’s sociology program encourages students to explore sociology, psychology, criminal justice, and ethics while developing communication and investigative skills through meaningful community-centered projects. Special thanks to the United Company Foundation for their support of this program. Date: Tuesday, October 13 Time: 7:00–8:30pm EST Location: In-person in the museum’s Performance Theater and streaming via Radio Bristol’s YouTube Cost: Free and open to the public REGISTER TO ATTEND About Alex Campbell Alex Campbell is a social studies teacher at Elizabethton High School known for his innovative project-based learning approach. He lives in Elizabethton with his lovely wife, Brittney, and his two sons. He has been a teacher for 24 years and has received Teacher of the Year honors twice. He has authored one book, Ten Lessons That Will Get You Fired: But You Must Teach Immediately, which chronicles his teaching journey from a traditional classroom to authentic learning through the mistakes made and the lessons learned. When he is not teaching, he enjoys cooking, lifting weights, and exploring true crime.