About the Program
Established in 1996, the Museum Teacher Fellowship Program has developed a national corps of skilled educators to help lead the Museum’s efforts to ensure quality Holocaust education in secondary schools. Over 470 teachers have become members of the corps, working to assist the Museum in educational outreach in their communities.
Most years, the Museum selects up to 15 educators—who teach middle school through 12th grade—as new Museum Teacher Fellows. These educators must be alumni of the most recent Belfer National Conference for Holocaust Education, show evidence of knowledge of Holocaust history, have successful teaching experience, and participate in community and professional organizations.
Fellows participate in the Pines, Sarna, Statfeld Summer Institute for the Museum Teacher Fellowship Program held at the Museum in Washington, DC. This institute is designed to immerse Fellows in advanced historical and pedagogical issues. Following the institute, they organize and implement a professional development event for educators in their schools, communities, or professional organizations, highlighting Museum resources. Travel expenses are covered, and teachers receive an honorarium for the professional development workshop presented during the fellowship year.
Questions? Email MuseumTeacherFellows@ushmm.org.