Educators: Gerda Lerner

Published: Sept. 13, 2021, 9 a.m.

Gerda Lerner (1920-2013) was the most influential figure in developing women\u2019s and gender history since the 1960s as an Austrian-born American historian and women\u2019s history author.\n\nFor those of you tuning in for the first time, welcome! Here\u2019s the deal: Every weekday, we highlight the stories of iconic women in history you may not know about, but definitely should. We\u2019re talking about women from around the world and throughout history. Each month is themed. This month we\u2019re going back to school, highlighting educators and intellectuals.