Lisa Kleinhofer, Director of Teaching & Learning Manual Arts High School

Lisa Kleinhofer is the Director of Teaching and Learning at Manual Arts High School. Working alongside the principal to ensure the delivery of high quality instruction, she provides support and professional development to the school leadership team.

Lisa began her work with L.A's Promise in September 2011. Prior to this experience, she was the literacy specialist for Green Dot Public Schools where she primarily supported the Locke Transformation Project in South Los Angeles. There, she established the Locke Literacy Project where she developed school-based literacy coordinators, provided training in enhancing literacy instruction to all faculty members, and supported the English departments. Lisa has also been a literacy coach and teacher in various private, public, and charter high schools throughout Los Angeles County.

Lisa attended Loyola Marymount University where she earned a B.A. in English and a minor in Theology. She received her Masters in Education and Secondary Teaching Credential from Pepperdine University. In addition to her work with L.A.'s Promise, Lisa also serves as the Associate Director for the Cal State Northridge Writing Project and teaches education courses through the University of San Diego.

Lisa is an avid reader who lists The Outliers, Middlesex, and Magical Thinking among her favorite books. She is a self-proclaimed foodie, loves to find new hiking trails, and travels whenever possible.

“An educational system isn't worth a great deal if it teaches young people how to make a living but doesn't teach them how to make a life.” – Author Unknown