Instructor: Katie Posey

Katie Posey
 Dr. Catherine Posey specializes in Children's and Young Adult Literature, Holocaust education, and antisemitism awareness. She holds a PhD in Curriculum & Instruction from The Pennsylvania State University, an MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Gratz College, an MA in Children's Literature from Roehampton University, and a BA in English and French from CSU Chico, and has taken graduate-level courses in Antisemitism Studies. Posey is the founder of OurStory Connections, a nonprofit dedicated to Holocaust education, and a Postgraduate Fellow with the London Centre for the Study of Contemporary Antisemitism. She is passionate about helping educators use stories to nurture curiosity and build connection, and believes literature paired with primary documents creates transformative ways to explore history. With twenty years of college teaching, along with experience as a middle school teacher and elementary school librarian, Posey encourages teachers to use literature to understand diverse perspectives and travel the world through books.

Classes by this instructor


LIT-915: Holocaust Literature

Holocaust Literature
Connect with the Holocaust through adolescent fiction and apply strategies to engage the Middle and High School learner with history! One of the most effective pedagogical tools for educating young people about the Holocaust is through literature. By educating young readers about the Holocaust without overwhelming them, we can equip our learners to fight prejudice and discrimination.

LIT-917: The Life & Works of Jane Austen (The Great Courses Series)

The Life & Works of Jane Austen (The Great Courses Series)
Embark on a journey into Jane Austen's world through an engaging exploration of her novels! You will discover more about Austen's lasting impact and her legacy and gain a deeper understanding of the elegant and tumultuous Regency period during which she lived. Discover how the political, cultural, and social framework of the late 18th and early 19th centuries in Britain influenced Austen's novels.

SOC-995: World War II: Up Close and Personal (The Great Courses Series)

World War II: Up Close and Personal (The Great Courses Series)
World War II: Up Close and Personal invites educators to step into the shoes of those who lived through one of history's most pivotal conflicts. What was it like to grow up in Nazi Germany-or survive as a Jewish child in the Warsaw Ghetto? How did soldiers, sailors, pilots, and war correspondents experience the war firsthand? Through compelling lectures, documentary footage, and powerful video testimonies, you'll explore the human side of WWII.