Howard Center’s – free and open to the public—Fall Community Education Series kicks off in Burlington on Wednesday, September 26, with a talk by Sue Klebold, national speaker and author of “A Mother’s Reckoning” and mother of Dylan Klebold, one of the shooters from Columbine High School.
In the aftermath of the tragedy, Ms. Klebold remained out of the public eye while struggling with devastating grief and humiliation. Her search for understanding would span 15 years, during which she volunteered for suicide prevention organizations, questioned experts, talked with fellow survivors of loss, and examined the crucial intersection between mental health problems and violence. As a result, Sue became a passionate advocate, dedicated to the advancement of mental health awareness and intervention.
Copies of her book will be available at the presentation, and all author profits from the sale of her book will be donated to organizations that promote mental wellness, brain research, and suicide prevention.
The talk will be followed by a Q & A and a panel presentation. This first session in the Fall Community Education Series will be at the South Burlington High School at 550 Dorset Street, South Burlington, from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
The presenting underwriter for the Fall Series is Hickok & Boardman Insurance Group, with additional support provided by Dealer.com, Vermont Community Access Media (VCAM), and VTDigger. Other topics in the Fall Community Education Series include a screening of the documentary “Crazy” on October 11 and a panel discussion on “Vaping, E-cigarettes, and JUUL: The Facts behind the Smokescreen” on November 1.
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