Legends and Leaders - Women in History (Weekly Ages 14-18)
A lively discussion course about the lives and impact of different women from history like Helen Keller, Amelia Earhart, Joan of Arc, Jane Goodall, Queen Liliuokalani, Malala, and Harriet Tubman and more!
Tina Hugall MHA MBA
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What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours per weekCertificate of Completion
includedClass Experience
US Grade 8 - 11
Welcome to a class where we shine a spotlight on the brilliant, bold, and barrier-breaking women who have shaped the world - both in the past and in our present day. Each week, we’ll explore the extraordinary lives and lasting impact of a different woman whose story deserves to be told. This is a subscription-based class, designed with flexibility in mind: Each session stands alone, so you can join any week that sparks your interest - no need to commit to a full course. There’s no official start or end date; you can come and go as your schedule allows. No homework, no pressure - just meaningful conversation and engaging discovery. In every class, we’ll embark on a thoughtful exploration through a PowerPoint lecture, captivating video clips, and a brief overview of the historical era or field in which each woman made her mark. During the final 10–15 minutes, we’ll gather for a guided discussion, where students are invited to reflect on each woman’s journey examining the obstacles they faced, the support they received (or lacked), and how societal norms either helped or hindered their progress. Through their stories, we’ll not only gain insight into the past, but also explore how far we’ve come and the work that still remains. Women we will be learning about: 2025 Dates Week of: January 6 Trina Robbins January 13 Virginia Hall January 20 Women in Greek/Roman Mythology January 27 Margaret Bourke White February 3 Women in them Movie Industry (writers/directors/producers, etc) February 10 Chappell Roan February 17 Marie Tharp February 24 Grandma Moses March 3 Women Authors March 10 International Women's Day March 17 Antonio Brico March 24 Dr. Virginia Apgar March 31 Women in Ballet (NO MONDAY CLASS) April 7 Beatrix Potter April 14 Lily Renee (NO FRIDAY CLASS) April 21 Cleopatra (NO MONDAY CLASS) April 28 Women in Animation May 5 Joan of Arc May 12 Women in the LGTBQ+ community May 19 Artemisia Gentileschi/Elisabeth Vigee-Lebrun May 26 Women of the Harry Potter Movies June 2 Grace Hopper June 9 Sacagawea June 16 Boudica June 23 NO CLASS June 30 NO CLASS July 7 Women in Fashion July 14 Women in Math (Katherine Johnson, Maryam Mirzakhani) July 21 Susan Ahn Cuddy July 28 Sojourner Truth August 4 Women Pirates August 11 Emmeline Pankhurst August 18 Marie Curie August 25 Empress Wu Zetian September 1 Women in Sports September 8 The Night Witches September 15 Wangari Maathai September 22 Marie Marvingt September 29 NO CLASS October 6 Mary Shelley October 13 Florence Nightingale and women in nursing (Mary Seacole, Ana Neri) October 20 Kurmanjan Datka October 27 Ruth Handler November 3 Frida Kahlo November 10 Ada Lovelace November 17 Nellie Bly and Elizabeth Bisland - Around the World in 80 Days November 24 NO CLASS December 1 Women in Finance December 8 Women in WW2 December 15 Student Share - Learners will have up to 5 minutes to share about their favorite woman in history December 22 NO CLASS December 29 NO CLASS Please message me (through Outschool) if you have any questions before registering for class. List of suggest topics for 2026 Women in Space Lili Elbe Anne Frank Queen Elizabeth 1 Female Pirates Beatrix Potter PL Travers Princess Diana Katherine Johnson Audrey Hepburn Helen Mirren Michelle Obama Annie Oakley Midwives Sacagawea LM Montgomery Louisa May Alcott Women in Aviation
Learning Goals
Analyze the life and legacy of influential women from various historical eras and global contexts.Understand the social, political, and cultural environments that shaped—and were shaped by—each woman’s actions and achievements.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
In this course, there will be some discussions about discrimination, racism, sexism, and some violence. All discussions will be at an age appropriate level.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
Some of the sources used for this class are, but not limited to:
Smithsonian
Britannica
National Geographic
PBS
Library of Congress
Joined March, 2018
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree from Louisiana State University
I have been an educator on Outschool since February of 2018. I have my MBA and MHA, both of which have taught me the value of conducting research and asking questions. I have a passion for history, organization, reading, and learning. You can usually find me in the middle of 2-3 books or watching a documentary.
I am also an Outschool ACE Educator, which means that I continually seek out ways to improve my teaching skills and knowledge, as well as the learner experience. Some of the seminars/courses that I have attended in the past are: Foundations for Teaching and Learning About Native Americans; The Presence and Absence of Asian America: What Truths Lie Beyond the Headlines; Using the “Diary of Anne Frank” to Amplify Students’ Voices; Painting a Just Picture – Art and Activism.
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Live Group Class
$13
weekly1x per week
45 min
Completed by 89 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-17
3-12 learners per class
