Chula Vista Resort
Join us for a professional development conference designed for Aspiring Educators who want to learn more about the field of education, make connections, and start building their future. It’s a chance to meet other college students and professionals, hear real advice from educators, find mentors, discover helpful resources, and gain practical experience that can strengthen your resume and build your confidence. Whether you already know exactly what you want to do or you’re still figuring out your path, this conference can help you explore career possibilities, develop useful skills, and feel more connected to the profession. It’s a great way to invest in yourself, learn something new, and take another step toward your future in education.
Holocaust Shoe Project
Founder Alan Morawiec is the youngest son of a Holocaust survivor. His father, Chaim Baruch, was the only member of his family, and only one of two Jews from his hometown of Kobryn, Poland, to survive the Holocaust and WWII. He passed away in 2009 at 90 years old.
His father’s story inspired Alan to start The Holocaust Shoe Project in 2000 as a way to teach people about the horrors of the Holocaust and help those in the world who are less fortunate. He presents his father's survival story, while also giving a brief history of the Holocaust and an important lesson in bullying prevention, at schools, civic organizations, and religious institutions. Alan collects new and serviceable shoes for charity throughout the school year and displays them in his school lobby during Holocaust Awareness Week. The shoes are then distributed locally and internationally to organizations that give them to people in need free of charge.
We are asking all registrants to please bring a pair or even several pairs, of new or gently worn shoes to donate to the Holocaust Shoe Project. The Holocaust Shoe Project is one of our breakout sessions this Fall.