Terre Haute, IN (September 5, 2022) – On Saturday, October 22, 2022 CANDLES Holocaust Museum and Education Center hosted “An Evening of Light” dinner at the Indiana Historical Society located in downtown Indianapolis. Five educators and two students were recognized in front of the sold-out crown.
“Do Justice. Love Mercy. March Proudly.”
These words guided Terry Fear, a dear friend of CANDLES, who served on the CANDLES Board of Directors and volunteered as a docent at the museum. Her dedication to Eva’s mission was selfless and unwavering. As an educator for 35 years, she was a tireless advocate for social justice. She promoted peace through Holocaust and genocide education. Terry is remembered for the passion, generosity, and grace with which she lived. She believed the world could be a more compassionate place and worked tirelessly toward this goal.
CANDLES Holocaust Museum and Education Center will recognize educators each year through the Terry Fear Holocaust Educator in Action Award, established in 2022. CANDLES
honors Terry’s legacy by presenting this award to educators who support Holocaust and Genocide Education. This award seeks to identify, support, and celebrate educators who live and teach in a way that honors the life and work of Terry Fear.
2022 Terry Fear Holocaust Educator in Action Award finalists included:
Nikia Garland, Arsenal Technical High School, Indianapolis, IN
Storm Murphy, St. Michael’s Catholic School, Greenfield, IN
Ryan Trieschman, Columbia City High School, Columbia City, IN
