Ellen Bettmann

Ellen Hofheimer Bettmann is a nationally-recognized leader in the field of anti-bias education. She has designed and implemented workshops and training programs around the world. During her 17 years as national director of Training and Resources at the Anti-Defamation League she was one of the creators of A World of Difference, an international anti-bias education program. She created and leads Difficult Conversations About Race, an open community forum in the Upper Valley that meets monthly. 

Racism in 2024: Do the Work! (Winter Term 2024)

Participant Testimonials:

Ms. Bettman is well educated in this arena. She makes conversations about race flow easily.

Ellen brings excitement, as well as knowledge, to the discussions.

All Lives Won’t Matter Until Black Lives Matter (Winter Term 2022)

Participant Testimonials:

The course provided valuable insights to better understand the depths of the situation before us.

Ellen is obviously well informed on the overall subject and her preparation was outstanding.

Race and Racism: Still Relevant in 2019 (Winter Term 2019)

Participant Testimonials:

Ellen is a very hard working and engaging figure. She uses a variety of information sources and interactive techniques that illuminate and challenge he class to recognize and engage in the issues of racism

Fantastic. Eye opening experience. Leader very well versed and also very good at pulling info out of group and getting people to interact. One of the best Osher classes I have had.

Racism in 2018: Why Are We Still Talking About This?

Participant Testimonials:

Ellen is a masterful discussion leader. She encouraged everyone to contribute and asked provocative questions.

I think this course was excellent! I learned a lot but more importantly I hope I have seeded something that I can continue acting upon.