As a Kentucky high school student, Taylor witnessed firsthand how limited civic education shaped young people’s understanding of their role in democracy. Determined to change that, she pursued a BA and MA in Political Science from the University of Louisville, where she focused her research on youth-led democracy movements and education policy. Taylor brings experience… Continue reading Taylor Martin
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Gracie Ging
Gracie Ging is a social studies teacher at Southeast High School in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She received her Bachelor of Arts in History Education from the University of Central Oklahoma in 2023. Gracie graduated with Magna Cum Laude honors and is certified in social studies education. Her passion for education led to her participation in… Continue reading Gracie Ging
Kyle O’Quinn
Kyle O’Quinn serves as an educator at Floyd Central High School, where he has maintained a distinguished teaching career in Floyd County, Kentucky, since 2009. Throughout his tenure, he has specialized in delivering comprehensive instruction across multiple disciplines: Government and Civics curricula for freshman students, World History for sophomores, and Advanced Placement Psychology. Beyond his… Continue reading Kyle O’Quinn
Michelle Tilley
As a young student, Michelle took a trip to her state capitol to advocate for increased education funding. The experience sparked a passion for our democracy which led her to a career working in government, politics, and education. Michelle earned both a political science and law degree from the University of Oklahoma. In the years… Continue reading Michelle Tilley
Lee Sturm-Guidry
Lee Sturm-Guidry (he/they) is a social studies and music teacher at Harding Fine Arts Academy High School in Oklahoma City, OK. They received their Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education from Oklahoma State University and are certified in social studies and mathematics education. Lee’s passion for teaching and commitment to their students led to their… Continue reading Lee Sturm-Guidry
Megan Brandon
Megan came to Generation Citizen in 2018 straight out of the classroom, having taught 9th grade Social Studies at Colorado River Collegiate Academy, an early college high school in Bastrop, TX. She played an integral role in GC coming to her campus after learning more about the program through a 2016 civic workshop held at… Continue reading Megan Brandon