“Getting Started in Family History Education” by Dustin Axe

Our program speaker, Dustin Axe, will present virtually “Getting Started in Family History Education”.

It can be extremely rewarding for young students to learn about themselves and their family history, yet genealogy is a challenging subject to teach and learn. Hear Youth Genealogy Curriculum Coordinator Dustin Axe discuss the unique challenges and opportunities that genealogy presents educators of all kinds. Discover key teaching strategies from American Ancestor’s family history curriculum and walk away with tools and resources to inspire the next generation of family historians.

Dustin Axe is the Youth Genealogy Curriculum Coordinator at American Ancestors in Boston, Massachusetts. He is a seasoned educator with over twenty years of experience teaching multiple subjects and developing curricula for students across numerous educational settings. He is a licensed teacher and holds a bachelor’s degree in social studies education from Purdue University, with endorsements in U.S. history, world history, and government. His previous work experience includes the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago, Illinois.

Guests attending via Zoom must register at least one day in advance by emailing: info@mgsfl.org. The Zoom meeting will begin at 10:00 a.m. EST.

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