Laura Bradley recognized by KQED as leader in the Bay Area education community
San Francisco, CA, March 15, 2018 – Today, KQED announced Laura Bradley from Kenilworth Junior High School in Petaluma, California as one of 30 educators from across the country who was selected for the first PBS Digital Innovator All-Star Program. Each of the Digital Innovator All-Stars was selected from a cohort of extraordinary educators who are doing innovative work in their schools and districts, and were previously recognized as part of the PBS Digital Innovator Program, which began in 2013. The PBS Digital Innovator All-Star program expands on this influential work, deepening these educators’ roles as leaders in integrating technology and digital media into the classroom —supporting students’ learning through increasingly important media literacy skills.
Laura Bradley has been teaching middle school English in Sonoma County, California since 1988. She also developed curriculum for and teaches a digital design class and a broadcast media class where her students produce the school’s daily news show.
“Laura is an inspiring teacher leader who thoughtfully integrates digital media into her instruction so her students can show what they know, connect what they are learning to their own lives, and amplify their voices. We are delighted she is being honored as a PBS Digital Innovator All-Star,” said Robin Mencher, Executive Director of Education for KQED.
In partnership with KQED, Laura Bradley will spend the 2018-2019 school year deepening engagement among students, families, educators, schools and KQED. As an exclusive part of the program, she will have access to virtual and in-person events, including the PBS Digital Innovator All-Star Summit, to connect and learn with peers and station representatives from across the country.