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Esther Wojcicki

Esther Denise "Woj" Hochman Wojcicki is an American journalist, educator, and vice chair of the Creative Commons board of directors.

Esther Wojcicki
Credit: MY HERO

 

Esther Wojcicki’s commitment to transforming education serves the greater purpose of developing connected and caring human beings. As this moonshot movement takes hold, we can expect to see a new generation of citizens who treat each other with trust, respect, independence, collaboration and kindness.

 

Click on the image below to view Woj!, a short documentary about Esther Wojcicki and her unique approach to educating students. This short doc features an interview with Esther at Palo Alto High School, where she has created an award winning journalism program. WOJ is the nickname her students have lovingly bestowed upon her.

WOJ!

Producer: by Jeanne Meyers & Wendy Milette

Esther Wojcicki shares her vision for a Moonshot Movement in Education in this short documentary created by the MY HERO Project!


Click on the images below to learn about Wojcicki's books that are inspiring parents and educators around the world!

How to Raise Successful People

By: Esther Wojcicki

“As a teacher, Esther Wojcicki was brave enough to challenge conventional teaching, understanding that students need to be active participants in their own learning." —Laurene Powell Jobs, former CEO of Apple

Moonshots in Education: Launching Blended Learning in the Classroom

By: Esther Wojcicki
Moonshots in Education explores digital and online learning in the classroom and what it takes to make a "moonshot."
Youth Reporter Workbook banner 2
Credit: myhero

These stories about Esther Wojcicki reveal her unique approach to inspiring students to take charge of their own learning.

Esther Wojcicki

By: Wendy Milette and Jeanne Meyers

Esther Wojcicki is a pioneer in education who has spent 30 years building an outstanding high school journalism program at Palo Alto High School.

Esther Wojcicki Named MY HERO's 2016 Educator of the Year

The MY HERO Project awarded Esther Wojcicki with the 2016 Global Educator Award for her visionary teaching methods and innovative educational philosophy.

2024 youth journlaist filmmakers wanted
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View these excerpts from an interview with Esther Wojcicki as she covers specific topics in education.

Why Moonshots - Esther discusses her Book

Esther shares her Moonshots in Education Story

Esther (WOJ) on the Greenscreen answers various questions.


Woj Global Reach

Woj on her HEROES

WOJ discusses the History of the Journalism Program at Palo Alto High School

Click the images below to explore the sites for Esther Wojcicki's Global Moonshots in Education Movement.

Official Website of Esther Wojcicki's Global Moonshots in Education Movement
Credit: moonshots.org
Moonshots Edu Website
Credit: moonshotsedu.com

MY HERO is grateful to Esther for all of her support including donating the Student Reporter Award at our Film Festival and her contributions to the Student Reporter Project. 

WOJ Youth Reporter Award
Credit: MY HERO


Organizer created on 10/25/2017 6:29:13 PM by Vincent

Last edited 5/20/2024 1:59:07 PM by Abigail Richardson

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