Street Law Welcomes the 2026 Teacher Amicus Group

Ashley Adams teaches grades 7 and 8 at Heritage Hall in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She currently teaches U.S. History, Civics, and World War II. Ashley brings 14 years of middle school teaching experience and regularly collaborates with special education staff to support a variety of learners. She is excited to help students build constitutional literacy and engage more deeply with court cases, deliberations, and civic participation through materials that are active, accessible, and meaningful.

Ron DeGregorio teaches grades 9–12 at Perrysburg High School in Perrysburg, Ohio. He currently teaches American Government and Street Law. Ron relies on Street Law’s high-quality, accessible resources in his own classroom and is eager to help shape materials other teachers can use effectively. He brings experience teaching both middle and high school students, as well as years of co-teaching in classes serving many students with 504 plans and IEPs. Ron is an alumnus of Street Law’s Supreme Court Summer Institute.

Arin DuVall teaches grades 10–12 at Garnet-Patterson STAY in Washington, DC. She currently teaches U.S. Government, U.S. History II, World History II, and D.C. History. As both a social studies and special education teacher, Arin is committed to creating engaging, accessible materials for students with varied learning needs. She values civic and legal education that helps students navigate the systems affecting their lives and also brings a personal connection to Street Law, having taken a Street Law course as a high school student.

Patricia Garza teaches grades 11 and 12 at Monte Alto Early College High School in Monte Alto, Texas. She currently teaches U.S. History since 1877 and Government/Economics. Patricia brings 18 years of teaching experience, including 13 years in middle school social studies, and deep expertise in adapting instruction and assessments for students with a wide range of learning needs. She is eager to help pilot new materials and advocate for resources that better serve middle school and special education students.

Tiffany Green teaches grades 6–8 at Pass Christian Middle School in Pass Christian, Mississippi. She currently teaches intervention courses in math, ELA, science, and social studies. As a certified special education teacher and Lead Interventionist, Tiffany brings extensive experience making content accessible for struggling learners. She is excited to help shape materials that benefit students in Mississippi and beyond. Tiffany previously served on Street Law’s 2024 Amicus Group.

Amani Hanach teaches grades 9–12 at Desert Pines High School in Las Vegas, Nevada. She currently teaches Crime & Justice, AP World History, and Publications. Amani is committed to helping students understand law, government, and their civic responsibilities while empowering them to advocate for change. She teaches in a Title I school serving many English learners and students with IEPs and is passionate about making civic and legal education relevant and accessible to all students.

Kimberly Huffman teaches grade 11 at WCSCC in Smithville, Ohio. She currently teaches American Government. This is Kimberly’s second year serving on Street Law’s Teacher Amicus Group, and she is excited to continue contributing her perspective as an experienced teacher in a career technical setting. She is passionate about creating engaging and accessible civic education materials for students who benefit from hands-on learning and additional instructional supports. Kimberly is an alumna of Street Law’s Supreme Court Summer Institute.

Ernestine Hunter teaches grades 6–8 social studies at Vincent Middle School in Beaumont, Texas. Ernestine values resources that help students make sense of chronology and historical development and believes interactive timelines can deepen understanding of social studies content. As a middle school teacher, she is excited to help pilot materials that make legal concepts engaging and accessible for younger learners.

Kelly Jones-Wagy teaches grades 9–12 at Overland High School in Aurora, Colorado. She currently teaches Concurrent Enrollment American Government, Concurrent Enrollment Comparative Government, and U.S. History. Kelly regularly uses Street Law resources, including Legal Timelines, Deliberations, and case summaries, and values their practical relevance in the classroom. She brings extensive experience adapting instruction for students with IEPs and other learning needs. Kelly has previously worked with Street Law on the Deliberations program and piloted Legal Timelines in 2022.

Kathleen Mahoney teaches grades 11 and 12 at Lake View High School in Chicago, Illinois. She currently teaches self-contained and team-taught civics. Kathleen is passionate about breaking down complex legal ideas through thoughtful scaffolds and multiple modalities so they are accessible to students with IEPs and their general education peers. Street Law resources have played an important role in her classroom. Kathleen is an alumna of Street Law’s Supreme Court Summer Institute.

Frank Martino teaches grades 10–12 at Bishop Eustace Preparatory School in Pennsauken, New Jersey. He currently teaches AP American Government, AP European History, U.S. History I, and Law and Criminal Justice. Frank regularly uses Street Law resources and wants to help strengthen materials that already serve his students well. Having previously taught middle school in a crisis school district, he brings valuable experience adapting instruction for a wide range of learners. Frank is an alumnus of Street Law’s Supreme Court Summer Institute.

Pegi Morgan teaches grade 8 at Montgomery Junior High in Montgomery, Texas. She currently teaches U.S. History. Pegi is a veteran middle school educator who teaches advanced, level, and in-class support sections and is always looking for high-quality resources that help students with a wide range of learning needs engage with challenging content. She is especially interested in helping students understand chronology, cause and effect, and the continued relevance of legal and historical developments. Pegi brings extensive experience piloting middle school curriculum.

Jessica Nelson teaches grades 8–12 at Tri-County Middle School/High School in Jamesport, Missouri. She currently teaches American History, World History, Government, and several electives. Jessica values collaboration with other educators and is always seeking opportunities to strengthen her teaching practice. With experience teaching grades 5–8 and working closely with special education staff, she is committed to making learning both rigorous and manageable for all students. Jessica has previously participated in Street Law’s professional development workshops.

Hayden O’Rourke teaches grades 9–12 at Upper Darby High School in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania. He currently teaches ESL Global Studies and ESL American Government. Hayden is committed to ensuring multilingual learners are represented in and supported by the curriculum. Working with students who benefit from visual supports and strong scaffolding, he values resources like Legal Timelines that help students understand chronology and complex content more clearly. Hayden previously participated in Street Law’s Supreme Court Summer Institute.

Sara Palmison teaches grades 10–12 at Lorain County Joint Vocational School in Oberlin, Ohio. She currently teaches U.S. History and Civics & Government as a co-teaching Intervention Specialist. Sara is committed to making civics and legal education accessible, meaningful, and empowering for all learners, especially students with disabilities and foundational skill gaps. She regularly adapts complex historical and legal concepts using simplified language, visual supports, and scaffolded instruction.

Jen Reidel teaches grades 11 and 12 at Bellingham High School in Bellingham, Washington. She currently teaches Civics and AP Government and Politics. Jen believes strongly in integrating legal concepts, court cases, and civic ideals throughout social studies instruction. She is committed to helping students engage with legal history in concrete, meaningful ways and brings extensive experience supporting students with IEPs in civics classrooms. Jen is an alumna of Street Law’s Supreme Court Summer Institute and has also contributed to Street Law curriculum development.

Leigh Ann Schroeder teaches grades 8–12 at Rivermont Collegiate in Bettendorf, Iowa. She currently teaches AP Government, AP Human Geography, AP U.S. History, AP Comparative Government and Politics, and 8th Grade U.S. History. Leigh Ann values resources that help students understand the historical context behind landmark Supreme Court cases and legal developments. As both a classroom teacher and Curriculum Director, she supports teachers in adapting instruction for students with IEPs and 504 plans and is committed to making content more accessible through visuals and clear language.

Adam Topliff teaches grades 9 and 12 at Wamego High School in Wamego, Kansas. He currently teaches World History, American Government, and AP U.S. Government & Politics. Adam values Street Law’s high-quality, classroom-ready resources and is eager to contribute a teacher’s perspective to materials that have benefited his students. Drawing on experience teaching seniors with a range of accommodations, as well as many years teaching middle school civics and history, he is committed to making legal content accessible and engaging for all learners.