In this session, participants will explore the influences and contributions of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities in U.S. History from the 19th through mid-20th centuries. Virtual.
This program has switched from in person to virtual as the library undergoes a cooling system replacement. Please register for link.
Utilizing materials from the New-York Historical Society’s free curriculum guides, "Women & the American Story," "Chinese American: Exclusion/Inclusion," and "Our Composite Nation: Frederick Douglass’ America," we will reflect on the importance of amplifying the resilience and strength of AAPI communities in a variety of learning spaces.
The facilitator for this workshop is Marianne De Padua, assistant manager of professional learning at the New-York Historical Society. She oversees private professional development partnerships and custom learning workshops for K-12 teachers and education focused groups. Her most recent work includes contributing to the launch of WAMS Ambassadors, a national teacher training program centered on U.S. women’s history. She graduated with honors from Rutgers University - New Brunswick with a degree in journalism and media studies.
