Andrew Greene Jr.
of Sierra Leone
teaches the world
about peace.		Annie Mansfield Sullivan Macy developed new methods for teaching blind and deaf students.Baba Coleman is a drumming teacher who instills self-determination in his students.Barry Guillot is a
middle school teacher
who makes science
come to life through
service-learning.
Christa McAuliffe was
the first teacher
to fly in space.		Dr. Ed Gragert works towards peace and global education.Dr. H. Arief Rahman is admired by his students for the way he speaks his mind and encourages them in their studies.Dr. Norman Isaacs is an inspiration to the staff and students at Millikan Middle School.
Dr. Robert Ballard
and the JASON project bring scientific exploration to children around the world.		Eeva Reeder is passionate about teamwork and hands-on, real-life applications of abstract mathematical concepts.Emi Yuliaty encourages her students to believe that where there is a will there is a way.Erin Gruwell teaches freedom through reading and writing.
Eva La Mar uses visual learning and communication tools to deepen understanding of geography, geology and local history.Film Festival 2005
Teacher Award
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Carol Anne McGuire teaches visually impaired children and is founded Rock Our World		George N. Parks inspires his band students to do their best and have fun with music.Herschel Vaughn conducts an after-school program that teaches music, discipline, and friendship.
Jacqueline Melnick is a music teacher.James Burke
developed a model of discovery called the Knowledge Web to connect information across space and time.		Jason Wilcox was a teacher at Glenmore Christian Academy.Jason XV:
Teacher Argonauts Eight talented teachers from the US and Bermuda took part in Jason XV: Rainforests at the Crossroads in Panama,
jesse thyne was a generous soul with a passion for teaching.Judy Warner worked to create a public high school for technology.Laurel Schmidt encourages her fifth graders to get involved.Louis Braille
invented a system of writing and reading used by blind people all over the world.
Marco Torres helps students empower themselves through the mastery of multimedia.Maria Montessori developed a new approach to education. Marsha Goren is much beloved by her students for her genuine commitment to them.Mary Lyon established the U.S.'s first college for women.
Mary McLeod Bethune used
education to help
in the fight for racial and gender equality.		Mel Levine believes that students who understand their learning styles are better equipped for success.Mia Siscawati teaches people to protect their environment.Mirian Acosta-Sing piloted a project to provide every student and teacher at Mott Hall School with a laptop.
Mrs. Linda Klepper has changed the lives of many young children as a second grade teacher.Pat Bolanos founded Key Learning Community to cultivate multiple intelligences.Patty Praytor is a hero to Alex because she is passionate about teaching and helping others.Peggy Bryan emphasizes teacher support, parental and community involvement in the classroom.
Robert Moses founded The
Algebra Project which is committed
to teaching math literacy.		Roberta Guaspari-Tzavaras uses music to inspire children to learn.Rowena Gerber
and her students
raise money to
send Solar Ovens around the world. 		Ruth Simmons is breaking down
barriers in the world
of higher education.
September McGee is an artist and a teacher.Sequoyah invented the Cherokee alphabet, which enabled Cherokees to record their history.Stephanie Joukoff coaches synchronized swimming and is a hero to Emily.Tommie Hamaluba
is a father and iEARN educator on a mission to eradicate malaria.
   
Tony Bencivenga stresses the importance of social and emotional learning experiences.