Kim Klett
April 23, 2025 from 8:00 to 9:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. PT
Join OER Project for a thoughtful and informative webinar designed to help educators approach the complex topic of genocide with care and sensitivity. This session will provide a foundational understanding of genocide, including clear definitions and historical contexts, and offer best practices for guiding difficult classroom discussions. Participants will explore instructional strategies, supportive resources, and practical tools to foster a respectful and compassionate learning environment. Whether you’re looking to deepen your own understanding or seeking ways to support students in navigating challenging content, this webinar equips you with everything needed to address this topic.
Questions? Email us at events@oerproject.com.
About the facilitator: Kim Klett, MA, was an ELA teacher for the Mesa Public Schools for 31 years before retiring in May 2023. She developed a course, Holocaust Literature, which she taught for over 22 years, first as a semester-long course, then year-long. She is a Museum Teacher Fellow with the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, and a facilitator for Echoes & Reflections. Currently she is the deputy director of the Educators' Institute for Human Rights (EIHR), where she works with teachers in Bosnia and Rwanda. Kim also teaches a Holocaust course at Scottsdale Community College and is secretary of the board for the Phoenix Holocaust Association.
