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.

Posts By Lisa Hollenbach

Black Excellence

Empowering Kids Through Stories: Dr. Ruth Obiarinze's Overcomer Series

Dr. Ruth Obiarinze has loved reading since participating in reading contests at the local library as a child, so much so that she became an author herself! She recently introduced "The Overcomer...

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Literacy

This Black-Owned Barbershop Is Tackling Childhood Literacy, One Haircut At A Time!

Antonio Brown, owner of Central Station Barbershop and Grooming in St. Petersburg, FL, is doing more than cutting hair—he’s shaping futures. With a mission to boost literacy rates among Black and...

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Black Excellence

Jayden Jackson: The Pre-Teen Lawn Care Pro Making a Difference

While many kids were enjoying their summer break, 12-year-old Jayden Jackson from Columbus, Georgia, was making a name for himself as an industrious young entrepreneur. Jayden, who recently finished...

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Black Excellence

This 12-Year-Old CEO Is Making History, Celebrating Natural Hair, Empowering Young Black Girls

At just 12 years old, Zoe Oli is already making waves in the business world. This young entrepreneur from Atlanta is the mastermind behind Beautiful Curly Me, a doll company dedicated to empowering...

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Black Excellence

Lauren Scruggs: Making Olympic History and Inspiring Future Generations

Lauren Scruggs: Making Olympic History and Inspiring Future Generations Lauren Scruggs is the first Black American woman to earn an individual medal in Fencing. Standing in disbelief with a silver...

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student achievement

Homeless to High Honors: Elijah Hogan's Unforgettable Path to Academic Excellence

Elijah Hogan, a 19-year-old student from Louisiana, has defied incredible odds to graduate as the valedictorian of Walter L. Cohen High School in New Orleans with a remarkable 3.93 GPA. His journey...

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