New York Public History Trust Charter Board Members
Donald F. Wildman: Host/Producer American History Hit Podcast and Television Host on Travel Channel, History Channel and A&E Networks
Lindsey Lauren Visser: City of Buffalo Historian and Museum Director
Richard S. Pyszczek, Jr.: Coordinator of Social Studies for the Buffalo Schools and NYS 250th Commission Member
George Cleveland: Social Studies Advocate & Grandson of United States President Grover Cleveland
Mary Jean Cerbini: K-6 Educator Mahopac Schools Mahopac, NY
Lindsey Lauren Visser: City of Buffalo Historian and Museum Director
Richard S. Pyszczek, Jr.: Coordinator of Social Studies for the Buffalo Schools and NYS 250th Commission Member
George Cleveland: Social Studies Advocate & Grandson of United States President Grover Cleveland
Mary Jean Cerbini: K-6 Educator Mahopac Schools Mahopac, NY
The New York Public History Trust is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit established in 2022 to advocate, support, and encourage history education and historical practice in New York State, both in and outside the classroom, through public and private collaboration.
Our team, comprised of museum, education, and media professionals, is committed to improving social studies education in the state of New York. By working through existing statewide education and cultural networks, NYPHT will bridge the gaps between these often-disconnected realms.
The launch of New York Public History Trust happens as our state and union prepare to mark their 250th anniversaries--naturally, this is our intention. Such a major celebration provides a rare opportunity to seize momentum and attention among educators, media, and the public.
We seek to serve a critical function in K-12 social studies education statewide, with a mission to create a streamlined network for educators and students to access history and civics learning resources.
Our team, comprised of museum, education, and media professionals, is committed to improving social studies education in the state of New York. By working through existing statewide education and cultural networks, NYPHT will bridge the gaps between these often-disconnected realms.
The launch of New York Public History Trust happens as our state and union prepare to mark their 250th anniversaries--naturally, this is our intention. Such a major celebration provides a rare opportunity to seize momentum and attention among educators, media, and the public.
We seek to serve a critical function in K-12 social studies education statewide, with a mission to create a streamlined network for educators and students to access history and civics learning resources.
NFCSS Advisory Board Members
Regional Council Officers 2024-2026
President: Rich Pyszczek (BPS Coordinator of Social Studies & NYS 250th Commissioner)
Vice-President, Programming & Operations: Jonathan Dalbo (West Seneca Central Schools)
Vice-President, Membership & Outreach: Lindsey Lauren Visser (City of Buffalo Historian)
Vice-President: Communications and Media Relations: Don Wildman (History Hit/Travel Channel/History Channel)
Treasurer: Tom Giambra (BPS Retired)
Secretary: Lynn Garcia (BPS Retired)
WNY Regional History Day Coordinator: Marianne Dixon (Buffalo Public Schools)
NYSHD Regional Support: David Basher (ACV Auctions)
NFCSS Historians: Marna Burstein, Tom Giambra & Jim Lee (Retired WNY Educators)
Past-President: Marianne Dixon (Buffalo Public Schools)
Ambassador-Emeritus: George M. Cleveland (Grandson of POTUS #22 & #24 S. Grover Cleveland)
Vice-President, Programming & Operations: Jonathan Dalbo (West Seneca Central Schools)
Vice-President, Membership & Outreach: Lindsey Lauren Visser (City of Buffalo Historian)
Vice-President: Communications and Media Relations: Don Wildman (History Hit/Travel Channel/History Channel)
Treasurer: Tom Giambra (BPS Retired)
Secretary: Lynn Garcia (BPS Retired)
WNY Regional History Day Coordinator: Marianne Dixon (Buffalo Public Schools)
NYSHD Regional Support: David Basher (ACV Auctions)
NFCSS Historians: Marna Burstein, Tom Giambra & Jim Lee (Retired WNY Educators)
Past-President: Marianne Dixon (Buffalo Public Schools)
Ambassador-Emeritus: George M. Cleveland (Grandson of POTUS #22 & #24 S. Grover Cleveland)
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Professional Development Committee 2024-2026
Professional Development Committee AP/IB: Dave Howson (BPS #415 Middle Early College)
Professional Development Committee K-12: Mary Lynn Bieron (Ken-Ton Schools)
Professional Development Committee K-12: Kevin Doucet (BPS #415 Middle Early College High School)
Professional Development Committee K-6: Renata T. Blaszczak (BPS #97 Harvey Austin School)
Professional Development Committee K-6: Jennifer Reiss (BPS #195 CHS @ FMP)
Professional Development Committee K-8: Daric Brege (Akron MS)
Professional Development Committee K-8: Samantha Farley (Mill Middle School)
Professional Development Committee 7-12: Ben Garvey (BPS #18)
Professional Development Committee 7-12: Eric Olander (Niagara Falls High School)
Professional Development Committee 7-12: Pierson Bell (Medina High School)
Professional Development Committee ENL/ELL (ESL): Molly Stock (BPS #358 Virtual Pathways Program)
Professional Development Committee Special Education K-8: Samantha Chavanne (Forestville School District)
Professional Development Committee Special Education K-12: Davide Paonessa (BPS #415 Middle Early College)
Professional Development Committee Special Education 7-12: David Haas (BPS #131 Academy School)
Professional Development Committee Special Education 7-12: Jon Whiteside (BPS #84)
Professional Development Committee Technology Integration: Ryan Barrett (BPS Instructional Technology Coach)
Professional Development Committee Library Media Specialist: Rick Scinta (BPS #198 I-Prep @ Grover Cleveland)
Professional Development Committee Library Media Specialist: Heidi Ziemer (WNYLRC)
Professional Development Committee District Administration: W. Charles Brandy (BPS Director of Social Studies)
Professional Development Committee District Administration: Michael Cambria (BPS Director of Libraries)
Professional Development Committee Media Relations: Doug DeCroix (WNY Heritage Magazine)
Professional Development Committee Journalism and Social Issues: Rich Newberg (WIVB Senior Correspondent-Retired)
Professional Development Committee Museum/Cultural Programs: Chuck LaChiusa (Explore Buffalo)
Professional Development Committee Museum/Cultural Programs: Stanton Hudson (TR Inaugural Site)
Professional Development Committee Museum/Cultural Programs: Anne Conable (Buffalo & Erie County Public Library)
Professional Development Committee Museum/Cultural Programs: Devin Lander (NYS Historian)
Professional Development Committee Museum/Cultural Programs: Don Wildman (History Channel/Travel Channel/A&E Networks)
Professional Development Committee Business Programs: Anthony Parisi (Highmark)
Professional Development Committee Business Programs: David Basher (ACV Auctions)
Professional Development Committee Business Programs: Dr. Kevin J. Eberle (CEO EDINGEUNITY)
Professional Development Committee College Outreach: Dr. Julie Carter (SUNY College @ Buffalo)
Professional Development Committee AP/IB: Dave Howson (BPS #415 Middle Early College)
Professional Development Committee K-12: Mary Lynn Bieron (Ken-Ton Schools)
Professional Development Committee K-12: Kevin Doucet (BPS #415 Middle Early College High School)
Professional Development Committee K-6: Renata T. Blaszczak (BPS #97 Harvey Austin School)
Professional Development Committee K-6: Jennifer Reiss (BPS #195 CHS @ FMP)
Professional Development Committee K-8: Daric Brege (Akron MS)
Professional Development Committee K-8: Samantha Farley (Mill Middle School)
Professional Development Committee 7-12: Ben Garvey (BPS #18)
Professional Development Committee 7-12: Eric Olander (Niagara Falls High School)
Professional Development Committee 7-12: Pierson Bell (Medina High School)
Professional Development Committee ENL/ELL (ESL): Molly Stock (BPS #358 Virtual Pathways Program)
Professional Development Committee Special Education K-8: Samantha Chavanne (Forestville School District)
Professional Development Committee Special Education K-12: Davide Paonessa (BPS #415 Middle Early College)
Professional Development Committee Special Education 7-12: David Haas (BPS #131 Academy School)
Professional Development Committee Special Education 7-12: Jon Whiteside (BPS #84)
Professional Development Committee Technology Integration: Ryan Barrett (BPS Instructional Technology Coach)
Professional Development Committee Library Media Specialist: Rick Scinta (BPS #198 I-Prep @ Grover Cleveland)
Professional Development Committee Library Media Specialist: Heidi Ziemer (WNYLRC)
Professional Development Committee District Administration: W. Charles Brandy (BPS Director of Social Studies)
Professional Development Committee District Administration: Michael Cambria (BPS Director of Libraries)
Professional Development Committee Media Relations: Doug DeCroix (WNY Heritage Magazine)
Professional Development Committee Journalism and Social Issues: Rich Newberg (WIVB Senior Correspondent-Retired)
Professional Development Committee Museum/Cultural Programs: Chuck LaChiusa (Explore Buffalo)
Professional Development Committee Museum/Cultural Programs: Stanton Hudson (TR Inaugural Site)
Professional Development Committee Museum/Cultural Programs: Anne Conable (Buffalo & Erie County Public Library)
Professional Development Committee Museum/Cultural Programs: Devin Lander (NYS Historian)
Professional Development Committee Museum/Cultural Programs: Don Wildman (History Channel/Travel Channel/A&E Networks)
Professional Development Committee Business Programs: Anthony Parisi (Highmark)
Professional Development Committee Business Programs: David Basher (ACV Auctions)
Professional Development Committee Business Programs: Dr. Kevin J. Eberle (CEO EDINGEUNITY)
Professional Development Committee College Outreach: Dr. Julie Carter (SUNY College @ Buffalo)
