Chelsea Clarke
Chelsea Clarke
Chelsea has been the assistant manager at the Midwest Genealogy Center for the last two and a half years, where she supervises the development of new genealogy classes. Previously, she was the manager of the Mary B. B. Crouch Genealogy Branch of the Cass County Public Library system from 2015 to 2021. Chelsea also served as a member of the Cass County Historical Society board of directors from 2021-2024. She graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia with honors, earning degrees in International Studies and Anthropology. Chelsea enjoys exploring ways to demystify genealogy and expand access for families of all kinds.
Classes Taught at GenealogyKC 2024
- Family Time Travelers: Introducing Genealogy to Kids: Saturday 12:45pm
- From Clues to a Conclusion: Evaluating Evidence in Genealogy: Saturday 3:15pm
Class Descriptions
Family Time Travelers: Introducing Genealogy to Kids - Chelsea Clarke Going beyond facts and dates, our dynamic approach to youth programming at the Midwest Genealogy Center aims to blend fun and education. This presentation explores the interactive and kid-friendly opportunities at MGC designed to help families connect with their stories and discover the joy of family history. Learn about how we use our programs, activities, and outreach, along with tools like the Oral History Program, to achieve our goal of inspiring the next generation of genealogists. Enthusiasts of all skill levels will learn about resources and services at the library and strategies for fostering a love for family history.
Class Descriptions
From Clues to a Conclusion: Evaluating Evidence in Genealogy - Chelsea Clarke This intermediate-level class covers how to develop effective research questions, follow a research plan, and effectively evaluate and analyze sources, information, and evidence. We will explore various research examples to provide an introduction to analyzing evidence in accordance with the Genealogical Proof Standard (GPS) to reach sound conclusions. This class is intended for researchers who have some experience, a solid foundation in beginning research methodology, and are now ready to take their skills and knowledge to the next level.