
Clara Modlin
Civic Education Outreach Coordinator
Clara Modlin is one of the Civic Education Outreach Coordinators at the Levin Center for Oversight and Democracy. She is responsible for project management and outreach of the Learning by Hearings program, the Center’s education efforts. These resources, classroom modules, and after-school enrichment opportunities provide robust, experiential education opportunities where students learn about history, government, and current events while developing their capacity for critical thinking and inquiry.
Clara is a certified elementary school teacher and taught in Michigan and California public schools for six years. Before joining the Levin Center, Clara worked on creating math curriculum and helped coach new teachers. She received her master’s in Educational Leadership and Policy from the University of Michigan in 2022.
When she’s not working, Clara enjoys hiking with her dog, traveling, and taking pottery classes.
BA International Relations, Washington University St. Louis
MA Educational Leadership and Policy, University of Michigan
Professional Teaching Certificate, all subjects K-5 (ZG)