Lt. Gov. Coleman Joins Norton, DuBois Students for Virtual Class

Students asked about why she loves social studies and what it's like to be Lt. Gov. 

December 1, 2020 – Lt. Governor Jacqueline Coleman dropped in to two Jefferson County Public School (JCPS) virtual classes today, talking to students about learning during a pandemic, why she loves social studies, and what it’s like to be the second highest office holder in Kentucky.

Students in Kay Staebler’s class from Norton Elementary School and Angela Clay’s class from W.E.B. DuBois Academy had the opportunity to ask the lieutenant governor questions at the start of their classes.

Norton student Teba Sumer Al Rawi asked if she had ever been told she couldn’t do something because she’s a woman. (No, she said, but she has been treated differently at some times in her life.)

Fellow classmate Helena Barghout asked her if she had a super power to change one thing in education, what it would be. (To make sure every child, teacher and school employee had everything they needed to do their job and be successful, Coleman answered.)

And Dubois student Keontre Mitchell asked what social studies means to her.

“It means everything to me,” said Coleman, a former social studies teacher.  Understanding social studies can help address the world’s most pressing issues, from the economy, to politics, to public health, she said.  “Social studies is there in some way in every aspect of your life.”

The lieutenant governor praised the students for their inquiries, saying their questions showed a strong understanding of current topics and issues.  “When I was your age I would never in a million years have thought I would be doing this,” she said.  “We may have a future lieutenant governor right here and not know it.”