Genie Massey has taught social studies in public and private schools and was recognized as the Archdiocese of Baltimore Teacher of the Year (2017-2018). She holds a BA from Randolph-Macon Women’s College, a MAT from Johns Hopkins University, and is a doctoral candidate at Frostburg State University. She currently works with the Maryland Civic Education Coalition which strives to strengthen civic learning and opportunities for young people across the state. Genie serves as an election judge, leads voter registration programs in western Maryland, and is a longtime member of the Hagerstown-Sunrise Rotary Club.