Rabbi Judith Schindler

Director

Rabbi Judith Schindler is the Sklut Professor of Jewish Studies and the Director of the Stan Greenspon Holocaust and Social Justice Education Center at Queens University of Charlotte.

Email Judy at Schindlerj@queens.edu

Donna Tarney

Education and Outreach Specialist

Donna Tarney brings 12 years of teaching experience and a deep knowledge of Holocaust studies with her as she joins our team.

Email Donna at tarneyd@queens.edu

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Talia Goldman

Development and Events Coordinator

Talia Goldman is the Development and Events Coordinator for the Stan Greenspon Holocaust and Social Justice Education Center at Queens University of Charlotte.

Email Talia at goldmant@queens.edu

Dionne Howard

Program Co-Facilitator

Dionne Howard, Ed.S. has been involved in teaching and learning since age 8 when she started a neighborhood summer school for her peers.

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Noah Goldman

Coordinator for Jewish Life

Noah Goldman is the Coordinator for Jewish Life. He graduated from Queens University of Charlotte receiving his Bachelor's Degrees in Political Science and Interfaith Studies.

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Reverend Vahisha Hasan

Scholar Activist

Rev. Vahisha Hasan is a faith-rooted organizer working at the intersection of faith, social justice, and mental health.

Holly Roach Knight

Scholar Activist

Holly Roach Knight is a long-time social justice organizer and recent recipient of two master’s degrees, a master’s degree in social justice & community organizing from Prescott College, and a master’s degree in contemplative education from Naropa University.

Katie Cunningham

Holocaust Programs Consultant

Katie Cunningham is a National Board Certified Educator and licensed administrator with 8 years of experience teaching the Holocaust in her English Language Arts classrooms.

Mike Wirth

Artist-in-Residence

Mike Wirth is a visual artist, digital experience designer, and muralist, best known for his thoughtful murals, public art installations, and client-driven commercial design work that focus on major social justice issues and his identity as a Southern, Jewish-American.

James Bradley Lee III

Community Advocate

James Lee is a community advocate for the Stan Greenspon Holocaust and Social Justice Education Center. Since 2019, James has worked with the Greenspon Center on a number of affordable housing initiatives as he works to expand access to affordable housing in Charlotte and prevent displacement in Grier Town, specifically, and in Mecklenburg County, as a whole.

Christine Beresniova, PhD

Lead Educational Consultant

Greenspon Center Holocaust Pedagogy Certification Program

Dr. Christine Beresniova is lead educational consultant for our Greenspon Holocaust Pegagogy Certification Program. She is a sociocultural anthropologist specializing in education policy and teacher practice.

Kristin Thompson

Curriculum Developer

Greenspon Center Holocaust Pedagogy Certification Program

Kristin Thompson is curriculum developer for our Greenspon Holocaust Pegagogy Certification Program. Kristin is an experienced classroom educator and curriculum designer.