Holocaust Education and Awareness Commission
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
PO Box 480
Jefferson City, MO 65102
Phone: (573)-751-0398
Fax: (573)-526-0812
Email: pubinfo@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:
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
Dixie Grupe
Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education Designee
Commissioner Zora Mulligan
Commissioner of Higher Education
Ms. Lolle Boettcher
Member 1
Owensville
Term begins: Nov 28, 2006
Ms. Jean Cavender
Member 2
St. Louis
Term begins: Nov 28, 2006
Vacant Slot
Member 3
Mrs. Dana Humphrey
Member 4
Troy
Term begins: Nov 28, 2006
Vacant Slot
Member 5
Dr. Daniel R. Mandell
Member 6
Kirksville
Term begins: Apr 23, 2007
Mr. Sam Devinki
Member 7
Kansas City
Term begins: Jan 2, 2018
Ms. Devorah Goldenberg
Member 8
Chesterfield
Term begins: Feb 25, 2010
Vacant Slot
Member 9
Dr. Brad Prager
President of the University of Missouri System Designee