I have only walked around Ellis Island, never inside. I am very interested. Most of my family came to the United States before Ellis Island was built, but hopefully I can still learn some about my husband’s family, as well enhance my own general knowledge for teaching.

Definitely, I look forward to meeting you, too.

Hi Kelly – Yes, Sheryl was our director, along with Sarah Levy. They are the best. We still email each other regularly. I highly recommend the Advanced Learning Seminar. It was a life-changing trip. I will be glad to talk to you more about the course I teach. I’m looking forward to meeting you, too.

That’s so very interesting about traveling as “Canadian.” I definitely have tried to hide my “American” appearance at times in other countries, too, or at least blend in as best I can with the culture. I also read non-fiction almost exclusively.

I also noticed a similar design and thought of “Maus.” I have only read those two graphic novels, but both excite me to read more.

You make a very interesting connection to Native Americans. That is certainly true for all displaced groups in history. I would consider teaching the novel in class, too, or at least the concept of “heimat.” It could be a way for students to express their identities and sense of self or individuality in the classroom.

Hi Sandy. The Holocaust and Genocide Education Network is the new name for the Ohio Council on Holocaust and Genocide Education. Our governor created a commission a few years with a very similar name, so we decided to rebrand ourselves. Love to talk to you more in NY about racing!

Hi Mary! I am very blessed to have had some wonderful opportunities. Traveling definitely inspires me. I am also very lucky to have had support from my admin and community to teach a stand-along Holocaust and Genocide Studies class. Looking forward to meeting you, too!

Hi Bridgett! After my parents “retired” a few years ago, they moved to a cabin outside Red Lodge, MT. They often talk about the changing weather. Apparently they had 4 feet of snow over a weekend recently! I am jealous of those of you who get to view the mountains every day.