MCHE’s Holocaust Educator of the Year Award, recognizes an educator – currently teaching the Holocaust in grades 7-12 – who demonstrates excellence in the following areas:

• Pedagogy – The teacher employs research-based, best-practice methods of Holocaust instruction specifically and teaching generally.
• Continuous Learning – The teacher actively pursues professional development as a Holocaust educator by attending lectures, workshops, courses – online and in-person, and by reading. This teacher inspires students to learn about the Holocaust beyond the classroom.
• Historical Knowledge of the Holocaust – The teacher strives to provide historically accurate information during instruction and models the practices of good historians in class activities.
• Walking the Talk – The teacher demonstrates commitment to applying the lessons of the Holocaust in creating a more just and peaceful world today.

Nominations for HEDY may come from colleagues, administrators, current and former students, guardians of students, school board members, community members – anyone who has knowledge of a teacher’s commitment to Holocaust education. Teachers may nominate themselves. We would particularly like to encourage the nomination of teachers who frequently engage with MCHE’s programs.

Nominations are due by Friday, 1 March 2024. The winner of the Holocaust Educator of the Year Award will be recognized at the annual Academic Awards Ceremony in May 2024 where they will receive an award of $500.