Eduardo,
This: “…search for identity and understanding, viewed through the lens of their inherited pasts…” can be a challenge for many, but I do appreciate that these two women took us along on their journey. I/we have just completed facilitating our TOLI New Mexico Regional Seminar, and the complexities of learning about and one of the more…[Read more]

Leslie,
oooooh…I love your last line and want to always exhibit this: “They listened. They considered. They reconsidered. They showed – and at times experienced – grace.”
And as in ‘Hamilton’ “Talk less. Smile more. Listen more.”

Kelly,
I especially like what you stated here: both writers continue to pursue knowledge and answers to long held fears, beliefs, and possible misconceptions. They push themselves and others to confront, attempt to understand, take responsibility for a complex history that continues to perplex and inform us about humanity.”
This notion of…[Read more]

Shame and guilt — pretty deep and difficult to shed. It makes me want to read/hear what Brene Brown might say….when I travelled in Germany, long before I understood much of anything about the Holocaust, I now know I must have asked uncomfortable questions to my host family and friends.

Mary,
I also felt like I could not write in this book, but I couldn’t jot down page numbers either, because there were none! I didn’t have post-its available where I did most of my reading, so I ended up with global impressions! Enjoy the vacation and the reading journey!

Oh, geez! I just saw your profile pic!!! Our doggos could be related!!! Miy Ellie is sweet, but a bit of a muppet!

Bridgett,
Yes, the critical voices of teachers belong in research. This is the model I have used as a graduate student as well as a teacher. Having students design their own inquiry projects, out of a passion or commitment or deep question, can be empowering, as we saw from Christa’s growth. And….It is still a challenge to honor (qualitative)…[Read more]

Jakub,
I connect with your words about being a good listener and facilitator who will not judge. It is a challenge in today’s world, in a polarized society. Thank you for putting words to this complicated idea.
Barb

Momodou,
I am eager to finally meet in person, and to learn more from and about you and your experiences. I also want to hear more about your work with the film festival….!
See you soon!
Barb

Hello, Paul!
I am looking forward to meeting you! And I am very interested in reading your two books. Our teachers often use books and literature as a core of their Holocaust units.
I am originally from the Chicago area, and used to ride my bike along the lake through and around Northwestern’s campus; maybe we can talk pizza!
See you soon in June!
Barb

Hello, Misty!
I look forward to meeting you and learning from you, especially more about how you have been able to enhance your students’ learning with the experiences you have had visiting sites in Europe.
Looking forward,
Barb

Hello, Bridgett!
Yay! We all finally get to meet in person! That end-of-school-year feeling is familiar and complicated, isn’t it! Looking forward to seeing you in June!
Barb

Hello Jakub!
I am looking forward to meeting you and learning from you and your experiences. Your work with a variety of ages and communities gives you a unique perspective that will be an asset to this cohort.
Thank you,
Barb

Julia!!!
So excited to finally get to meet in person! I am eager to hear more about the ways you impact you and your school community, and how that has evolved in the last few years.
I loved seeing your Appalachian journey! Those kinds of experiences can only enhance your relationship 😉
Soooon…..!
Barb

Sandy!
I am so looking forward to (finally!) meeting you IN PERSON! How exciting to hear of your professional journey, and the ways we impact learning beyond the standard classroom!
Sooon….
Barb