A Unique and Fleeting Experience for Howell Students

On Friday, January 20th the Livingston Diversity Council partnered with Howell High School’s History Department and Innovation Academy to provide a once in a lifetime experience for their 10th grade US History students. Irene Miller, a brave and incredulous Holocaust Survivor, joined these students at the Rod Bushey Performing Arts Center to share her story of survival, overcoming obstacles, and persevering to achieve success. Miller took students on a journey through her life; sharing the story of fleeing Poland, her time in a Siberian labor camp, years spent in orphanages, and how she went on to become a teacher, healthcare executive, and author.

Miller’s book “Into No Man’s Land: A Historical Memoir”, published in 2012, continues to be used in many schools by the history and English classes. The memoir and her talks serve Irene's mission to promote tolerance and diversity. To learn more about her book, click here.

At the Howell presentation, Miller was asked by a student ‘if she could give everybody one piece of advice, what would it be’. Miller replied "Don't be bystanders, be a part of your community. And what I say is Tikkun Olam, it means improving the world. You each have the responsibility to be part of the world that you try to make better in whatever small way you can, starting with your school, your community, your city. Don't be bystanders. Take part in positive actions".