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Emily A. Greytak will be tackling the subject of K- 12 student discrimination at Millersville University’s annual Lockey Lecture. During the lecture, Greytak will concentrate on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) students. In addition to the lecture, the public will have an opportunity to engage with Greytak during a panel discussion. The lecture and panel discussion are open to the public.
The lecture, “The State of LGBT Issues in K-12 Education: Reflections on the Past, Recommendations for the Future,” will take place on Sept. 17 at 7 p.m. in the Lehr Room in the Bolger Conference Center (Gordinier Hall).
On Sept. 18, Greytalk will moderate the panel discussion, “Creating Safe Spaces for LGBT Students in Schools,” at 10 a.m. in the Stayer Multipurpose Room. She will also be meeting with students in Millersville’s College of Education and Human Services on Sept. 17.
Greytak serves as the director of research at the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network, which conducts research on LGBT issues and is focused on policy and curriculum, professional development and student leadership. She also teaches programs on education theory, research methods and gender studies.
Previously, she was an educator on child welfare and anti-bias issues. Greytak earned her Ph.D. in Education Policy from the University of Pennsylvania and has been doing applied research for over 15 years.
Admission for the lecture and panel discussion are free of charge, but tickets are required. Tickets can be reserved at http://www.studentservicesinc.com/ticket-sales/ .
The Anna Funk Lockey Lecture, established in 1987, is a lectureship fund focused on bringing well-known educational experts to Millersville University’s campus.
