{"id":2,"date":"2025-09-18T18:48:30","date_gmt":"2025-09-18T18:48:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beautiful-borg.52-70-206-65.plesk.page\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2025-11-26T18:20:12","modified_gmt":"2025-11-26T18:20:12","slug":"sample-page","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gvbhen.org\/index.php\/sample-page\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our mission is to build a collaborative community of teachers dedicated to promoting accurate and impactful Holocaust education in schools. We believe that teaching the Holocaust is essential\u2014not only to honor the memory of those who suffered and perished but also to empower students with historical understanding, ethical reflection, and the civic courage to stand against hate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through a rich series of professional learning sessions, HEN supports educators in navigating the complexities of Holocaust scholarship with empathy, accuracy, and inclusivity. Each year of our five-year instructional cycle is centered on a distinct theme, ranging from the roots of Nazi antisemitism to postwar justice and human rights, helping schools build lasting instructional capacity while addressing contemporary issues of antisemitism and injustice.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2_216207-78, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2_216207-78[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2_216207-78\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2_216207-78 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2_216207-78[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2_216207-78\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2_216207-78 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2_216207-78[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2_216207-78\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading2_216207-78 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2_216207-78\">Holocaust Education Network Planning Committee Members &amp; Partners &nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery .kb-gallery-type-grid.kb-gallery-id-2_9c7a43-94{margin:-5px;}.kb-gallery-type-grid.kb-gallery-id-2_9c7a43-94 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item{padding:5px;}.kb-gallery-id-2_9c7a43-94 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-2_9c7a43-94 .kb-slide-item .kb-gal-image-radius img{border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;;}.kb-gallery-id-2_9c7a43-94 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner .kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-weight:500;}.kb-gallery-caption-style-cover-hover.kb-gallery-id-2_9c7a43-94 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner .kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption, .kb-gallery-caption-style-below.kb-gallery-id-2_9c7a43-94 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner .kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption{background:var(--global-palette6, #718096);}<\/style><div class=\"kb-gallery-wrap-id-2_9c7a43-94 alignnone wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery\"><ul class=\"kb-gallery-ul kb-gallery-non-static kb-gallery-type-grid kb-gallery-id-2_9c7a43-94 kb-gallery-caption-style-below kb-gallery-filter-none\" data-image-filter=\"none\" data-item-selector=\".kadence-blocks-gallery-item\" data-lightbox-caption=\"true\" data-columns-xxl=\"3\" data-columns-xl=\"3\" data-columns-md=\"3\" data-columns-sm=\"2\" data-columns-xs=\"1\" data-columns-ss=\"1\"><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic kb-gallery-image-ratio-square kb-has-image-ratio-square\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gvbhen.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Nick-hs-2-8.jpg\" width=\"709\" height=\"696\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/gvbhen.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Nick-hs-2-8.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/gvbhen.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Nick-hs-2-8.jpg\" data-id=\"141\" class=\"wp-image-141\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gvbhen.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Nick-hs-2-8.jpg 709w, https:\/\/gvbhen.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Nick-hs-2-8-300x294.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 100vw, 709px\" \/><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Nick D&#8217;Amuro: Coordinator of School Improvement Genesee Valley BOCES: HEN Chair <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic kb-gallery-image-ratio-square kb-has-image-ratio-square\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gvbhen.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/bonnie-2.jpg\" width=\"622\" height=\"604\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/gvbhen.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/bonnie-2.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/gvbhen.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/bonnie-2.jpg\" data-id=\"140\" class=\"wp-image-140\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gvbhen.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/bonnie-2.jpg 622w, https:\/\/gvbhen.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/bonnie-2-300x291.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 622px) 100vw, 622px\" \/><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Bonnie Kirkland: Library Technology Specialist Genesee Valley BOCES: Technology &amp; Website Specialist<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic kb-gallery-image-ratio-square kb-has-image-ratio-square\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gvbhen.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/tara-2-edited.jpg\" width=\"547\" height=\"547\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/gvbhen.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/tara-2-edited.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/gvbhen.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/tara-2-edited.jpg\" data-id=\"142\" class=\"wp-image-142\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gvbhen.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/tara-2-edited.jpg 547w, https:\/\/gvbhen.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/tara-2-edited-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gvbhen.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/tara-2-edited-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 547px) 100vw, 547px\" \/><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Tara DeVay: Educator &amp; Administrator Albion CSD: Networking &amp; Fundraising<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic kb-gallery-image-ratio-square kb-has-image-ratio-square\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gvbhen.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/justin-2-.jpg\" width=\"481\" height=\"492\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/gvbhen.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/justin-2-.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/gvbhen.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/justin-2-.jpg\" data-id=\"139\" class=\"wp-image-139\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gvbhen.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/justin-2-.jpg 481w, https:\/\/gvbhen.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/justin-2--293x300.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 481px) 100vw, 481px\" \/><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Justin Loeber: Educator Pembroke CSD: Classroom Support Specialist <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic kb-gallery-image-ratio-square kb-has-image-ratio-square\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gvbhen.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/megan-2.jpg\" width=\"493\" height=\"493\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/gvbhen.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/megan-2.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/gvbhen.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/megan-2.jpg\" data-id=\"137\" class=\"wp-image-137\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gvbhen.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/megan-2.jpg 493w, https:\/\/gvbhen.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/megan-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gvbhen.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/megan-2-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 493px) 100vw, 493px\" \/><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Megan Wright: Educator Alexander CSD: Resource Specialist<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We embrace the challenge of teaching difficult history. By fostering relationships, engaging with survivor testimony, and applying best pedagogical practices, HEN participants commit to shaping classrooms where truth, justice, and memory matter. Together, we strive to create a more just and compassionate world\u2014one student, one lesson, one story at a time.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column2_fbeed1-ff > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column2_fbeed1-ff > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column2_fbeed1-ff > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column2_fbeed1-ff > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column2_fbeed1-ff > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column2_fbeed1-ff > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column2_fbeed1-ff{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column2_fbeed1-ff > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column2_fbeed1-ff > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column2_fbeed1-ff\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2_d8ffde-c4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2_d8ffde-c4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2_d8ffde-c4\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2_d8ffde-c4 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2_d8ffde-c4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2_d8ffde-c4\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2_d8ffde-c4 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2_d8ffde-c4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2_d8ffde-c4\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h6 class=\"kt-adv-heading2_d8ffde-c4 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2_d8ffde-c4\"><strong>Art Goldstein, <em>Retired Educator<\/em><\/strong>: Temple Emanu-El Representative&nbsp;<br><strong>Todd Hennessy, <em>Echoes &amp; Reflections<\/em>: <\/strong>Outside Scholar&nbsp;<br><strong>Monica Gebell, <em>Jewish Federation of Rochester<\/em><\/strong><br><strong>Lauren Bloomberg, HERO &amp; Jewish Federation of Buffalo<\/strong><br><strong>Wendy Weisbrot, <em>HERO &amp; <\/em>Jewish Federation of Buffalo<\/strong><br><strong>Katie Hagstrom, <em>Roberts Wesleyan University Assistant Professor of Social Work, Director, Field Education\/Undergraduate Social Work Program<\/em><\/strong><\/h6>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our mission is to build a collaborative community of teachers dedicated to promoting accurate and impactful Holocaust education in schools. 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