About Me

Ted Prohowich on December 25, 2025

I’m a South Jersey historian, educator, photographer, and digital archivist with a passion for making local history accurate, accessible, and alive.

Current Roles & Achievements (2022–present) Trustee, Millville Historical Society (since April 2022)

Primary administrator and photographer for the Society’s Facebook page (since April 2024) – growing engagement and creating a permanent digital archive of every event.

Initiated and facilitated the acclaimed “Maps and Deeds: People, Places, and Purpose” exhibit (2025) using GIS tools to connect 18th-century through 20th-century deeds with today’s landscape.

Secured initial construction quotes for a dedicated garage to protect the Society’s historic Whitaker Ice Wagon.

Official representative of the Millville Historical Society at Greater Millville Chamber of Commerce luncheons, other trustees will share at times.

Long-term Historical Impact
As Church Historian for Port Elizabeth United Methodist Church, I rresearched and wrote the 225th-anniversary history booklet (2010). That work provided the documentation was one factor that led to the congregation’s designation as United Methodist Historic Site #511 (dedicated 2016).
Digital & Community Service

  • Level 8 Google Local Guide (75+ South Jersey businesses and historic sites enhanced with original photography and verified data – millions of views)
  • Owner, Prohowich Consulting LLC – Freelance (2018–present): pro-bono Google Business Profile optimization, professional photography, and digital preservation for local organizations

Education & Background
BA Mathematics, Rutgers University 1994
30+ years blending education, technology, and historical research
Former full-time and long-term substitute teacher (K–12 mathematics & science)
Experienced with Zoom instruction, OBS Studio video production, learning management systems, and GIS tools.

I believe the past isn’t behind us – it’s under our feet and in the stories we choose to preserve. Whether mapping a 150-year-old deed, photographing a forgotten landmark, or helping a small business get found on Google, I’m driven by accuracy, clarity, and community.
Feel free to reach out – I’m always looking for the next story worth saving.

I attend formal and informal conferences on technology and education.

My web presence includes:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tfprohowichjr/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/tedpronj
or https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPIS_ScfN3bFLojsJFDj0_Q

𝕏: https://x.com/Ted_Prohowich/

Google Maps Contributions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/6LDHnPAg3uEDj6ez5

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