Kati Larson
- Director of Education
- Samuel Bak Museum: The Learning Center
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Education
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B.A. in English, Language Arts, and Secondary Education
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United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Teacher Fellow, 2023-2024
Biography
Kati Larson is the Director of Education for the Samuel Bak Museum: The Learning Center where she oversees all K-12 education activities and community outreach programming. Kati has worked in public school education for over 30 years. Most recently, she taught English, World History, and Holocaust Studies while also serving as English Language Arts Department Chair.
Kati has a deep passion for Holocaust education, which is reflected in her annual participation in the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum’s (USHMM) Arthur and Rochelle Belfer National Conference for Holocaust Education. In 2023, she was selected as a USHMM Museum Teacher Fellow (MTF) for the 2023-2024 class, a two-year professional development experience that recognizes educators who champion high-quality Holocaust education in their state. Through the MTF Program, Kati has served as a lesson reviewer and presenter for USHMM.
Kati sees her role as a Holocaust educator as a profound honor and remains deeply committed to educating future generations about the atrocities of the past and ensuring that the lessons learned continue to resonate for years to come. She believes understanding the past is paramount to building a just future that recognizes the dignity of all people.
Additional Information
Education
-
B.A. in English, Language Arts, and Secondary Education
-
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Teacher Fellow, 2023-2024
Biography
Kati Larson is the Director of Education for the Samuel Bak Museum: The Learning Center where she oversees all K-12 education activities and community outreach programming. Kati has worked in public school education for over 30 years. Most recently, she taught English, World History, and Holocaust Studies while also serving as English Language Arts Department Chair.
Kati has a deep passion for Holocaust education, which is reflected in her annual participation in the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum’s (USHMM) Arthur and Rochelle Belfer National Conference for Holocaust Education. In 2023, she was selected as a USHMM Museum Teacher Fellow (MTF) for the 2023-2024 class, a two-year professional development experience that recognizes educators who champion high-quality Holocaust education in their state. Through the MTF Program, Kati has served as a lesson reviewer and presenter for USHMM.
Kati sees her role as a Holocaust educator as a profound honor and remains deeply committed to educating future generations about the atrocities of the past and ensuring that the lessons learned continue to resonate for years to come. She believes understanding the past is paramount to building a just future that recognizes the dignity of all people.