Loretta Niebur PhD
- Family History Research
- Writing /Publishing
- Other Speciality
- Ethnicity / Religion
- Author/Writer
I have been interested in genealogy for nearly 50 years. Then, in 2019, my sister and I were invited by a rabbi and his wife to research their genealogy and create heirloom family history books for them. (You can see some pages from their books on our website.) They suggested that we start a business doing Jewish genealogy and gave us our name. We have never looked back!
I am working towards becoming an accredited genealogist (AG) in Polish research, using the Polish, German, Latin, and Russian languages. My sister and business partner is working towards becoming accredited in Northwest German research, using the German, Latin, French and Danish languages.
We love our clients and feel it is an honor to be invited to find their families and especially family members whom they are sure cannot be found. It is amazing how often we are able to find connections that no one expected. We feel that it is a gift to do this work. If you have Jewish ancestry, we would love to seek out your family, too!
I taught in universities, public schools and other settings for about 30 years and earned an interdisciplinary PhD in Curriculum & Instruction, with music as my subject area. I now put my research skills to work finding our clients' families. It is a delight to help people discover the joy of preserving their family histories in doable ways. My other passions are performing in the Orchestra at Temple Square, savoring the beauty of the outdoors, and spending time with my family.
Niebur, Loretta Lea (2001). Incorporating Assessment and the National Standards for Music Education in to Everyday Teaching. Lewiston, NY: Mellen Press. (Book) Walker, Loretta Niebur (2015). Do you really want to know? Elementary music programs and potential in Utah. Arts Education Policy Review (116)4, 189-200. Walker, Loretta Niebur (2009). Serious play: The power of singing in learning and Life. Journal of Curriculum and Pedagogy (6)2, 114-141. Curriculum writer (music) for Utah State Board of Education Plus numerous other book chapters, articles, and curriculum materials
The Bridge Generation: Preserving Your Family's Story, 2020 & Feb. 28, 2023. East Valley Jewish Community Center (EVJCC), Chandler, AZ. 1 hour interactive class. Finding Your Family, 2020, 2021, EVJCC, Chandler AZ. 6-week interactive course. Save the Stories 2023, EVJCC, Chandler AZ. 3-week interactive workshop.
FamilySearch Library
- 20th Century
- 19th Century
- 18th Century
Fluent: English; Read: German, Spanish. Basic: Latin, Russian, Ukrainian
Association of Professional Genealogists Utah Jewish Genealogical Society
PhD, Curriculum & Instruction MEd, Woodwind Pedagogy BA, Music Education