Jessica Ellison
Executive Director
Jessica Ellison
Executive Director
Jessica earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in News-Editorial Journalism at Drake University and her Master of Arts in Public History at St. Cloud State University. From 2004-2022, Jessica was a teacher educator at the Minnesota Historical Society, where she developed and delivered professional development for hundreds of teachers around Minnesota and the country. She served as President of the Minnesota Council for the Social Studies from 2015-2021 and was a founding member of the Minnesota Council for History Education. Currently, Jessica serves on the board of the National Social Studies Leaders Association and is serving a second term on her local school board. She joined the NCHE staff in December 2022, and lives in Minnesota with her husband and their four kids.
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John Csepegi
Assistant Director
John Csepegi
Assistant Director
John Csepegi has been with the National Council for History Education (NCHE) since January 2007. He started working for NCHE as a Project Manager for the Teaching American History grant program. In November 2007, John became the Director of Conferences & Events and added Director of Memberships in June 2013. He became Director of Operations in October 2022. His new title, Assistant Director, began in November 2025.
John is happily married to Kate and together they have a bulldog (Frank) and a cat (Sammi). He was born and raised in Madison, Ohio and he earned a Bachelor of Science in Education degree from Bowling Green State University, with a focus on Secondary Social Studies.
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Kathleen Barker
Education Coordinator
Kathleen Barker
Education Coordinator
Kathleen Barker earned a BA in history and women’s studies from the University of Michigan, an MA in public history from Northeastern University, and an MI in School Librarianship from Rutgers University. She has more than twenty years of experience as a museum and library educator, most recently as the Director of the Center for the Teaching of History at the Massachusetts Historical Society, and as Director of Programs for History UnErased. In these roles she designed professional development programs for educators, including NEH Landmarks workshops, as well as inquiry-based programs for K-12 students using Library of Congress collections.
Kathleen has been attending and presenting at NCHE conferences since 2008. She joined the staff of NCHE in December 2021.
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Yasmin Forbes
Curriculum Specialist
Yasmin Forbes
Curriculum Specialist
Yasmin Forbes is a Curriculum Specialist for the National Council for History Education. She earned a BA in History with a minor in Secondary Education from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, where she also received her MA in History. She has worked as an Assistant Director of History and Social Sciences at a virtual school (grades 6-12) and as a high school history teacher in public schools throughout Charlotte, North Carolina. In addition, she has experience writing curriculum at the district level and as an independent contractor for various education companies. Yasmin enjoys family time with her two children, London and Skye, in Atlanta, Georgia where she currently resides. She also enjoys volunteering and organizing in her community, reading history books, and attending concerts in her free time.
Regina Holland
TPS Grant Specialist
Regina Holland
TPS Grant Specialist
Regina holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Georgia State University, a Master of Arts in Early Childhood Education from Piedmont College, and an Educational Specialist in Curriculum Management and Instruction & Administration from Nova Southeastern University. She has 21 years of Social Studies classroom experience along with an additional 6 years of district level experience servicing K-12 Social Studies teachers. After retirement, she served as an educational consultant designing and providing professional learning for teachers across the United States.
Regina has attended NCHE conferences as both a participant and presenter and is the treasurer for her local council, the Georgia Council for History Education. She joined NCHE in October 2021 as the Program Manager for The Rural Experience in America project funded by the Library of Congress. She is currently serving as a TPS Grant Specialist for the Celebrating Rural Maine project and TPS Great Plains Region.
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Clare Howard
communications coordinator
Clare Howard
Communication coordinator
Clare Howard is currently the Education Media Specialist at NCHE, where she focuses on enhancing the organization’s communication and media efforts. She facilitates many outreach initiatives at NCHE, working to create networks for history educators nationwide. Clare also produces the History Matters (…and so does Coffee!) podcast with Dr. Joanne Freeman and regularly facilitates conversations with history educators through programs like these. In addition to her media work, Clare has conducted research on the needs of history educators, identifying areas where they require support and proposing ways for the public to assist.
Clare began her journey with NCHE as a Communications Intern in the summer of 2023. During her internship, she contributed to various digital efforts, including developing social media series, assisting with the website redesign, and supporting NCHE staff on video and communication projects.
Clare studied at the University of Saint Thomas where she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Music, with a minor in composition. She is active as a freelance composer, with her works regularly performed in the Midwest.
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Shauna Liverotti
Education Coordinator
Shauna Liverotti
Education Coordinator
Shauna Liverotti holds an M.A. in Modern History from the University of Manchester, where she researched the life and teachings of Maria Montessori. She also earned dual bachelor’s degrees in American History and Secondary Education from Salve Regina University in Newport, Rhode Island.
With nearly 25 years of educational experience, she has dedicated her career to helping students and teachers connect meaningfully with history. She has designed hybrid and online courses, written academic content, and contributed to U.S. Department of Education–funded initiatives that expand access to high-quality professional development.
Since 2017, Shauna has shared her passion for history as a Spotlight Educator with the National Council for History Education, joining the NCHE team full-time in 2022. She enjoys travel, time with family, and copious amounts of coffee.
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Dalton Savage
Education Coordinator
Dalton Savage
Education Coordinator
Dalton Savage serves as an Education Coordinator with the National Council for History Education (NCHE), where he designs and facilitates professional learning for K–12 social studies teachers nationwide. He earned a Master of Education in Instructional Leadership and Academic Curriculum and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Oklahoma.
Dalton began his teaching career in Oklahoma, where he taught middle and high school social studies in both rural and suburban public schools. He later taught high school humanities at a top-ranked school in Virginia, completing his classroom career there before joining NCHE. He is a co-founder of the Virginia Council for History Education and a former president of the Oklahoma Council for History Education, both state affiliates of NCHE. Dalton has also served in statewide education leadership, including on the Oklahoma Educational Quality and Accountability (OEQA) Board.
His favorite era of history is the Great Depression, which he attributes to his upbringing on a pecan farm in rural Oklahoma.
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Destiny Warrior
curriculum specialist
