Vedran Ristić is a history and philosophy teacher from Osijek, where he works at the Third Gymnasium. He is the co-author of several school history textbooks and a long-standing member and collaborator of the Croatian History Teachers’ Association. In his work, he is dedicated to developing modern history teaching, critical thinking, and interdisciplinary approaches that connect the humanities and social sciences. He actively participates in projects and professional conferences aimed at improving education and strives to create an engaging and creative environment in which students explore, reflect, and connect the past with contemporary society.