Lisa Blackwell is a teacher-librarian at John H. Francis Polytechnic High School in Sun Valley, California. In 2014, she began teaching AP Seminar, a brand-new research course that is part of the College Board’s AP Capstone diploma. Lisa also delivers research skills lessons to visiting classes to help ensure that students are prepared for the demands of college. Lisa has served for two years as her school’s English department chair, is a National Board Certified teacher, and has presented with her school team at the Education Trust national conference and EdWest. Prior to moving to the library-as-classroom, she taught ninth and tenth grade English. Lisa graduated from San Francisco State University with a BA in journalism.
