Vote Local Day 2: Three Social Studies Teachers Hop Into a Zoom (ft. Michelle Pearson and Patrick Kelly)

Oct 21, 2020 12:00:00 AM

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It’s easy to forget how powerful we can be for our communities regardless of what’s happening in national politics. 

So we’re hosting the #GetEducated Week of Action in partnership with our sister site Voice to Action to help get you the information you need to #VoteLocal. 

For Day 2, Education Post’s Lisa Hollenbach hosted award-winning educators Michelle Pearson and Patrick Kelly to talk about why it matters for you to do your research when you #VoteLocal.

Give these three social studies teachers your time because they can help you relieve some headaches in your neighborhood. 

Highlights

https://twitter.com/edu_post/status/1318600781856124929
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Lisa Hollenbach

Lisa Hollenbach is Senior Digital Manager for Education Post. Prior to joining Education Post, Lisa developed digital and content strategy for Teaching Channel. She served on the Bill and Melinda Gates Teacher Advisory Council from 2014-2017 and was active in the planning and execution of several Elevating and Celebrating Effective Teachers and Teaching (ECET2) convenings at both the regional and national level. Lisa attended both private and public schools in Pennsylvania. She is a graduate of the Pennsylvania State University and holds a bachelor’s in secondary education social studies, a bachelor’s in public policy, a minor in women's studies and a master’s in community psychology and social change. A former educator, Lisa taught for more than 15 years in both traditional public school and public charter school settings. She also served as a leader of her local and regional teachers association from 2001-2016. Lisa has worked with several universities throughout her career and is currently an adjunct professor at the Pennsylvania State University, teaching courses in sociology, psychology, education and their intersections. She is passionate about helping education advocates share their stories and creating an equitable education system that serves all students.

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