Press
On occasion, my presentations have been written up in local newspapers and on television. This is a sample of the coverage my presentations have received:
Holocaust Survivor Set to Talk to 600-plus students at Richmond-Burton High School
Holocaust Survivors Spread Message of Remembrance, April, 2017
Daily Herald in Illinois. Granddaughter helps carry concentration camp survivor's message, September, 2016
NWA.com in Alabama. Holocaust Survivor Speaks at Bentonville School, October, 2016
Buffalo Grove High School Presentation, October, 2014
Interview on NBC 5 Chicago About Traveling Holocaust Museum
Northbrook Patch: Holocaust Survivor Visits Northbrook Jr. High, May, 2013
Vernon Area Library Presentation, August, 2013
Buffalo Grove Patch: Holocaust Survivor Visits Buffalo Grove High School, September, 2013
Naples Daily News: Holocaust Museum Quarterly Survivor Lecture Series, March, 2014
News-Press.com: Part-time Sanibel Resident Hopes Others Learn From Memories of Holocaust, August, 2014
A Radio Interview conducted in Sarasota Florida on behalf of the Florida Holocaust Museum in St. Petersburg
Holocaust Survivor Set to Talk to 600-plus students at Richmond-Burton High School
Holocaust Survivors Spread Message of Remembrance, April, 2017
Daily Herald in Illinois. Granddaughter helps carry concentration camp survivor's message, September, 2016
NWA.com in Alabama. Holocaust Survivor Speaks at Bentonville School, October, 2016
Buffalo Grove High School Presentation, October, 2014
Interview on NBC 5 Chicago About Traveling Holocaust Museum
Northbrook Patch: Holocaust Survivor Visits Northbrook Jr. High, May, 2013
Vernon Area Library Presentation, August, 2013
Buffalo Grove Patch: Holocaust Survivor Visits Buffalo Grove High School, September, 2013
Naples Daily News: Holocaust Museum Quarterly Survivor Lecture Series, March, 2014
News-Press.com: Part-time Sanibel Resident Hopes Others Learn From Memories of Holocaust, August, 2014
A Radio Interview conducted in Sarasota Florida on behalf of the Florida Holocaust Museum in St. Petersburg
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Feedback and Testimonials
My goal is to have an impact on the audiences I speak to. I especially want young people to have the opportunity to hear a first hand account of the Holocaust. I frequently receive emails after my presentations, these are some of the comments I've received:
"I wanted to tell you how much I gained from hearing your personal story. You have amazing resilience and a tremendous gift of communicating with insight and compassion." A.M.
"You were simply outstanding. Articulate and a wonderful speaker, who gave a true and righteous soul to the production [Signs of Life}." R. S.
"Mr. Metz captivates students with his presentations about his experiences growing up during the Holocaust-and not just through telling about the shocking horrors of the time, but through his warmth and willingness to answer questions and relate to the students. His positive energy is infectious! " K.M.
"Steen Metz's presentation left a unique and lasting impression on my students. Mr. Metz highlighted both the atrocities of the Holocaust and the inhumanity he experienced through this dark episode." R.R.
"Steen Metz kept a group of Danish youth, aged 11-19, mesmerized for almost 2 hours. Even more importantly, Steen Metz penetrated their consciousness with big questions and considerations that they will ponder for a long time to come - and remember forever." J.G.
"Steen Metz brings warmth, empathy, and a unique personal narrative to his Holocaust programs. His genuine interest in student engagement makes him an ideal presenter for middle school and high school audiences." K.H.
"Steen Metz's mission is to keep the memory of the Holocaust alive through education. He has done so by sharing the harrowing story of his Danish family's experiences in the Theresienstadt ghetto/concentration camp with numerous audiences among them many student groups. His listeners have been thoroughly engaged with his story and deeply appreciative of his courage and commitment to relate it. They have been inspired by Mr. Metz's message to shun prejudice and indifference, to fight against injustice and to unite with others to end the scourge of genocide." E.L.
"At the conclusion of Steen’s talks, students surround him like he’s a star. They ask for photographs and autographs, inquire with poignant questions, or seek to shake his hand and say ‘thanks’. What Steen doesn’t see, that I do as I remove myself to the side, is the way they look at him with awe and amazement." JSP
"What is most important about Steen's visit is that he brings a human side to the Holocaust. Through his story, he gave voice to the millions of nameless and faceless victims who in today are in danger of becoming little more than a statistic for students to learn. Steen made learning the Holocaust a personal experience for my class, which helped my students connect to a world few in America can even relate to." -Kevin M.
"Middle school students are visibly moved by Mr. Metz's presentation. His story is very engaging, and he paints a vivid picture of the suffering his family endured during the Holocaust. We are grateful to Mr. Metz for sharing his powerful story and inspiring students to stand up for what is right." S.K
"It is absolutely wonderful that Steen Metz is willing to share his experience with today’s young adults. Many survivors find it difficult to share their stories or struggle in front of an audience, however, Steen is one of the best speakers I’ve encountered. He maintains student interest through the use of technology and his ability to connect his experiences to students with humor and comparisons. He also ensures that each presentation provides ample time to answer to student questions. Steen Metz’s willingness to share is truly a gift." S.A.
Story Retold
I'm honored when others are moved enough by my story to retell it in their own words. Here are some that have sent back the story that they heard
Recap of My Presentation at Florida Southwestern State College by Delightfully Downin
Recap of My Presentation at Florida Southwestern State College by Delightfully Downin