See what others have said about the Holocaust Shoe Project!

“Prussing Elementary was honored to have you as a guest speaker. The students and faculty were inspired by your father’s story and much discussion took place before and after your visit. The way you interacted with our students in grades 1st thru 8th was a masterpiece. Your knowledge and your presentation skills were masterful.

Our Prussing Cares shoe drive was a huge success due to the enthusiasm you showed; we collected 313 pairs of shoes. It made a difference! Thank you for telling a hard story and for teaching all that this is a story that never can be forgotten. I guarantee our students will never forget.“

Dr. Lloyd M. Ehrenberg - Principal

Prussing Elementary School  - Chicago, IL

“Middle school students at The Brandeis School were honored to have Alan Morawiec speak to them about the Holocaust, tolerance and the importance of tikkun olam. Mr. Morawiec is an eloquent speaker who presented the story of his father’s incredible journey to survival and the Holocaust in a gentle way. 

His father’s story coupled with the video presentation easily engaged the students. Certainly, the children gained a new understanding of the meaning of endurance and how we can all make a difference. To date, our students have collected almost 300 pairs of shoes which will be donated to those in need."

Karen - Parent Association Co-President 

 The Brandeis School - Lawrence, NY 

“Thank you so much for sharing your story with me and my students today.  It was very powerful to hear about your dad and all that he went through.I think your words impacted my kids in a very special way. Because of you and the Holocaust Shoe Project, my students now have a better understanding about this tragic time period, but more importantly, they have learned how to make something good come out of it. For this, I am truly grateful.

I am sure that your dad would be so proud of you and all that you are doing. I was touched by your words, especially at the end. I am sure that he is sitting in his chair and is smiling at all that you have accomplished.”

Mrs. Tracey Hess - English Teacher
Fort Cherry School District - McDonald, PA

"Alan's presentation was moving and inspiring. His message about this terrible period in history is timeless and he did a wonderful job of helping our students understand how they can insure that such evil not be repeated any where at any time. I highly recommend Alan's presentation. Being a teacher himself, he knew how to engage our students and make it relevant to them."

Richard Holland - Principal 

Glenn C. Jones Middle School - Buford, GA

“Thank you so much for spending time sharing your dad’s story with my students. I have heard from many of them that it was interesting and a valuable use of their time. His example serves as a lesson on courage, wisdom, luck, perseverance; so many values we try to instill in our students. This experience is going to give me an additional tool as we learn to treat each other with dignity and respect… 

It is people like you, doing what you do, who influence society for the better.”

Cindy Lamgo - High School Principal 

Addenbrooke Classical Academy

Golden, CO