Holocaust Education and Awareness Commission
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
PO Box 480
Jefferson City, MO 65102
Phone:
(573)-751-2660
Fax:
(573)-526-0812
Email:
curriculum@dese.mo.gov
Website:
Details on Board or Commission
Authority:
RSMo 161.700
Department:
Elementary and Secondary Education
Mission:
Promote implementation of Holocaust education and awareness programs in Missouri in order to encourage understanding of the Holocaust and discourage bigotry.
Function:
SubCommittees:
Education Subcommittee
Details on Meetings
Number of meetings:
Not specified by Statute
Location of meetings:
Jefferson City
Duration of meetings:
approx. 3 hours
Preparation time for meetings:
Total time commitment:
3 hours, plus travel time
Details on Members
Total members:
12
Appointed members:
9
Term length:
Serve at the pleasure of the Governor
Compensation:
none
Member Requirements:
Represent the diverse religious and ethnic heritage of Missouri
Political Requirements:
none
Geographic Requirements:
none
Senate Consent Required:
Yes
Members
Ms. Laura Vedenhaupt (designee)
Commissioner of Higher Education
Mr. Travis Plumme
Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education
Dr. Brad Prager (designee)
President of the University of Missouri System
Ms. Dolores D. (Dee Dee) Simon
Member 1
Chesterfield
Term begins: Sep 24, 2019
Rabbi Yosef Landa
Member 2
St Louis
Term begins: Feb 16, 2022
Mr. Sam Devinki
Member 3
Kansas City
Term begins: Jan 2, 2018
Ms. Devorah Goldenberg
Member 4
Chesterfield
Term begins: Feb 25, 2010
Ms. Lolle Boettcher
Member 5
Owensville
Term begins: Nov 28, 2006
Ms. Dana Humphrey
Member 6
Troy
Term begins: Nov 28, 2006
Vacant Slot
Member 7
Vacant Slot
Member 8
Vacant Slot
Member 9