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Courthouse Education Guides

Volunteer Courthouse Education Guides are integral to the founding vision of the John Joseph Moakley United States Courthouse, designed as a vibrant center for civic education and community activity. Courthouse Education Guides take visitors on a journey through American history, connecting the dramatic architectural features and art installations of the courthouse with ideals of justice, human rights, and freedom. Tours also include descriptions of groundbreaking cases tried in the courthouse in recent years.

Courthouse Education Guides will lead school groups, community organizations, and interested members of the public on a one hour tour of the Courthouse including inside its courtrooms and artistic spaces, highlighting the workings of the building and how the architecture and art reflect the aspirations and challenges of justice and our democracy.

Courthouse Education Guides are trained by Discovering Justice staff to guide groups of 20-30 people on hour-long tours of the courthouse.

Become a Courthouse Education Guide

Where:

John Joseph Moakley United States Courthouse
1 Courthouse Way
Boston, MA 02210

When:

Minimal commitment of 6 programs per year, between the hours of 9:30 am and 4:00 pm, as needed.

Who:

Anyone who loves architecture, art history, civics, or democracy.

Learn More

For all information about Discovering Justice tours, please visit the tours page on our website. For questions and inquiries about booking a tour or signing up to volunteer as a Courthouse Education Guide, please contact Courthouse Programs Manager Emily Dall’Orso. 

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Rana Suh Kannan

Rana Suh Kannan

Rana Suh Kannan has spent nearly her entire 20+ year career dedicated to providing students with access to high-quality education experiences that lead to strong academic outcomes. She brings extensive and diverse experiences as a teacher, school administrator, funder, and nonprofit professional. Rana is committed to Discovering Justice’s mission to enable students to become well-equipped with the knowledge, skills, and desire to build and sustain an equitable democracy.

Prior to Discovering Justice, Rana spent seven years at Boston Schools Fund, most recently as the Chief Operating Officer. She co-led the development of the organization’s second fund, and ensured its operationalization across the organization. Previously, Rana played pivotal roles at organizations such as Salsify, Phoenix Charter Academy, The Achievement Network, and Roxbury Prep Charter School. Rana graduated from Williams College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Psychology. She earned her Master’s in Education Policy & Management from the Harvard Graduate School of Education.

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