Educators: Gerda Lerner

Gerda Lerner (1920-2013) was the most influential figure in developing women’s and gender history since the 1960s as an Austrian-born American historian and women’s history author. For those of you tuning in for the first time, welcome! Here’s the deal: Every weekday, we highlight the stories of iconic women in history you may not know about, but definitely should. We’re talking about women from around the world and throughout history. Each month is themed. This month we’re going back to school, highlighting educators and intellectuals.