CONTACT THE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT:
To contact the Education Department, email or call:
Gemma Birnbaum, Digital Education Coordinator
gemma.birnbaum@nationalww2museum.org
(504) 528-1944 x 246
Walt Burgoyne, Education Programs Coordinator
walt.burgoyne@nationalww2museum.org
(504) 528-1944 x 333
Chrissy Gregg, Virtual Classroom Coordinator
chrissy.gregg@nationalww2museum.org
(504) 528-1944 x 351
Lauren Handley, Education Programs Coordinator
lauren.handley@nationalww2museum.org
(504) 528-1944 x 229
Kenneth Hoffman, Director of Education
kenneth.hoffman@nationalww2museum.org
(504) 528-1944 x 225
Nathan Huegen, Louisiana History Day Coordinator
nathan.huegen@nationalww2museum.org
(504) 528-1944 x 350
Collin Makamson, Red Ball Express Coordinator
collin.makamson@nationalww2museum.org
(504) 528-1944 x 304
Laura Sparaco, K-12 Curriculum Coordinator
laura.sparaco@nationalww2museum.org
(504) 528-1944 x 264
TAKE ACTION:
EDUCATION PROJECTS:
The Victory Gardens of WWII
Visit the Classroom Victory Garden Project website to learn about food production during WWII, find lesson plans and activities for elementary students, get tips for starting your own garden and try out simple Victory Garden recipes!
The Science and Technology of WWII
Visit our new interactive website to learn about wartime technical and scientific advances that forever changed our world. Incorporates STEM principles to use in the classroom.
My Town Remembers WWII
Students, submit photos of your town’s WWII memorials, or WWII related historical buildings, statues, street signs and ceremonies that illustrate how your community honors the men and women of WWII.



