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Educators as Advocates Against Antisemitism Both In and Outside the Classroom (CEU)

Featuring Sara Colb, Michelle Magner

Mar 17, 11:30am-12:45pm ET The Esta Epstein Education Track
Supported by Bear Givers Antisemitism impacts all corners of our communities: schools are no exception. This interactive workshop will guide educators through the fundamentals of advocacy, so participants can build the skills needed to address the many ways antisemitism can manifest in school spaces. From navigating challenging conversations with peers, to identifying and addressing curricular issues, to advocating against antisemitism or anti-Israel bias within teachers’ unions, this workshop will help participants develop the skills needed to craft their advocacy message no matter the circumstance.

Speakers

Sara Colb

ADL, Director, Advocacy

Sara A. Colb is the Director of Advocacy for ADL’s National Affairs team. In this role, she develops and executes national strategy to combat antisemitism across multiple sectors, including healthcare, labor, professional associations, and K–12 education. She works with policymakers, educators, and professional leaders to strengthen civil rights protections and respond to emerging challenges affecting the Jewish community.

Prior to joining ADL, Sara served as an Assistant Attorney General in Massachusetts, where she worked on civil rights and trial matters. Earlier in her career, she practiced civil litigation in private practice at Clifford Chance, Gibson Dunn, and Day Pitney.
Sara received her Juris Doctor from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law and a BA in English Literature, magna cum laude, from McGill University.

Michelle Magner

Director, Content and Learning Strategy, ADL

Michelle Magner is the Director of Content & Learning Design for ADL Education. In her role, Michelle oversees the development and evaluation of resources and programs on antisemitism education, school climate improvement and advocacy efforts for K-12 schools. Prior to this position, Michelle spent 6 years in the ADL Washington, D.C. Regional office serving in a variety of roles focusing on education, advocacy and community relations as well as volunteer leadership management. Michelle has a background in education earning her Bachelors in Education from the University of Dayton and a Masters in Educational Leadership from Ashland University. Before joining ADL, Michelle worked for a total of 8 years in both traditional public schools in Charles County, Maryland and a charter school in Columbus, OH as both a classroom teacher and high school administrator.