Lynette Long
Lynette Long | |
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Long in 2017 | |
| Born | Bronx, New York, United States |
| Citizenship | United States, Italy |
| Education | Bachelor of Science in Zoology and Chemistry, Master of Science in Mathematics, Doctorate in Educational and Counseling Psychology |
| Alma mater | University of Illinois |
| Occupation(s) | University Professor, Author, Playwright, Political Organizer, President of Equal Visibility Everywhere, Museum Curator |
| Known for | Advocate for the Rights of Women and Children |
| Notable work | Author of The Handbook for Latchkey Children and Their Working Parents |
| Website | www.DrLynetteLong.com |
Lynette Long, a former university professor, has published more than thirty books and dozens of articles in trade and professional journals. A math education expert, she is particularly interested in the math achievement of young girls. Long coined the phrase "latchkey children" with her husband Thomas Long and wrote Handbook for Latchkey Children and Their Working Parents. She is president and Founder of the not-for-profit Equal Visibility Everywhere. Her primary work is increasing the visibility of women in our nation's symbols and icons. During the 2016 Democratic Presidential Primary, Long served as the Volunteer Florida State Organizer for Hillary Clinton. She was an At-Large Delegate to the Democratic National Convention. Long is a feminist and contributor to the feminist movement in the United States.