With over two decades of dedication, Hollie Fisher, fourth grade teacher at Lakeside Elementary, is transforming what learning looks like in the modern classroom. From day one, her mission has been clear: create a space where students feel loved, inspired and excited to learn.
Inside Fisher’s classroom, learning comes to life with cutting-edge technology. One day, students are virtually exploring Disneyland, the next, they’re investigating Arctic habitats, all through immersive VR experiences.
Fisher also runs a green screen studio, where students create videos to demonstrate their knowledge and even pass on classroom procedures to future students, complete with screen names and cinematic flair.
Her passion for tech started in 2018 with the LeadingEdge Educator program and hands-on training at Microsoft headquarters. Today, she’s not only a Microsoft Innovative Educator, but she’s also created a Junior Microsoft Expert Program for her students, giving them real-world tools and confidence to thrive in a digital world. That program has spread across the Unites States.
"At the end of the day,” Fisher said, “I just want my students to walk out of here knowing that they are loved and that we had some amazing experiences together."