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Hilary Levine

Hilary Levine

Fresno,CA

Summary

Passionate and dedicated Jewish educator with over 25 years of experience specializing in Holocaust and genocide education. Founder of Avenues for Change: Holocaust and Genocide Education, skilled at researching and curating historical sources for curriculum development. Seeking to collaborate with a top-tier creative team to preserve survivor voices and create empathy-focused educational content to combat antisemitism for future generations. Demonstrated ability to lead educational initiatives that promote empathy, civic understanding, and resilience against antisemitism through public advocacy, youth engagement, and culturally responsive teaching.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Partner -Member

California Teachers Collaborative of Holocaust and Genocide Education
06.2022 - Current


  • Facilitated workshops and training sessions for teachers, enhancing their instructional strategies throughout California.
  • Researched historical materials and resources to enrich educational programs and initiatives.
  • Faculty for summer USC Collaborative symposium
  • Collaborated with educators to develop curriculum focused on Holocaust and genocide education.
  • Cultivated strong professional network, facilitating opportunities for collaboration and growth.

Founder

Avenues for Change: Holocaust and Genocide Education
12.2021 - Current
  • Provide quality professional development to teachers, pre-service educators throughout California.
  • Mentor educators on best practices for teaching the Holocaust, other genocides, in a sound pedagogical way while promoting empathy.
  • Developed and implemented educational programs on Holocaust and genocide awareness for diverse audiences.
  • Established partnerships with local schools to integrate Holocaust education into existing curricula.

Volunteer Genealogist

01.2015 - Current

Classroom Teacher

Fresno Unified School District
01.1994 - 01.2019

Education

Master of Arts - Holocaust, Genocide & Human Rights Studies

Gratz College
Melrose Park, PA
12.2021

Multiple Subject Teaching Credentials - Single Subject supplemental credential: Social Studies

National University
Fresno, CA
01.1992

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts

California State University
Northridge, CA
01.1991

Affiliations

  • Association of Holocaust Organizations (AHO)

Interests

Chair, JCRC of Central California
Vice President, Temple Beth Israel, Fresno, CA
Jewish Federation of Central California

  • Promote Jewish heritage, combat antisemitism, and lead regional interfaith and civic engagement initiatives
  • Represent the Jewish community in public forums and advocate with schools and civic leaders
  • Provide synagogue leadership and support governance as Vice President

Statewide Education Advocacy

  • Support Holocaust and genocide education initiatives across California through curriculum development and educator training
  • Present to school boards and civic groups on Jewish history, human rights, and inclusive teaching practices

Timeline

Partner -Member

California Teachers Collaborative of Holocaust and Genocide Education
06.2022 - Current

Founder

Avenues for Change: Holocaust and Genocide Education
12.2021 - Current

Volunteer Genealogist

01.2015 - Current

Classroom Teacher

Fresno Unified School District
01.1994 - 01.2019

Multiple Subject Teaching Credentials - Single Subject supplemental credential: Social Studies

National University

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts

California State University

Master of Arts - Holocaust, Genocide & Human Rights Studies

Gratz College

Publications

  • Understanding the Complex Genocide in Bosnia and Herzegovina: A Contemporary Genocide (A Curriculum) Authors: Hilary Levine, M.A., Holocaust and Genocide Studies and Tosha Tillotson, M.A., Education
  • Living among the Dead: My Grandmother's Holocaust Survival Story of Love and Strength; Education Guide – January 1, 2022, Authors: Hilary Levine and Adena Bernstein Astrowsky
  • Survivor Aron's Story: Interactive- Virtual Museum (https://survivoraronsstory.com/virtualmuseum/) A Curriculum) Authors: Hilary Levine and Tosha Tillotson

Training

  • Educational Representative: California Teacher’s Collaborative for Holocaust and Genocide Studies, Jewish Family and Children Services Holocaust Center, Advisory Role, (Present)
  • EHRI Workshop Participant: Recent Research, Resources, and Holocaust Memory in Romania; 2024
  • Appointee, Educator Leadership Council: JFCS Holocaust Center, San Francisco, CA; 2021
  • Belfer Teacher: United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, Washington D.C.; 2016
  • Fellowship “Holocaust, Genocide and Peace Studies” How to Teach About the Holocaust Center for Judaic, Holocaust and Peace Studies, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC; 2018
  • TOLL: “Human Rights & Social Justice Through the Lens of the Holocaust and Genocides”, The Olga Lengyel Institute; 2019
  • Ethnic Studies Trainer, California Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum Training Certification

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