Remembering 9/11 in Alabama

Alabama residents, tune into the CBS Evening News on Wednesday, the eve of 9/11, for a special segment.

Sylacauga Teacher Featured

The 5:30 p.m. broadcast highlights a Sylacauga High School teacher bringing the history and impact of 9/11 to his students.

Chris Theilacker's Story

Chris Theilacker, who teaches AP Psychology (along with a whole bunch of other subjects!) is using his expertise to educate the next generation. But how did a teacher from a small Alabama town become the focus of a national news story?

Summer School Pays Off

Theilacker spent his summer break at the '9/11 Memorial and Museum Institute for Educators' in New York City. He brought back invaluable insights and firsthand accounts for his students.

CBS Comes to Alabama

CBS caught wind of Theilacker's dedication and traveled to Alabama to film his lessons, featuring the powerful videos he obtained at the institute.

More Than a Teacher

Theilacker is also a Youth Pastor at First Baptist Church of Sylacauga and serves in the Alabama National Guard. This guy does it all! Seems like CBS found the perfect person to share this important story.