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The George Lucas Educational Foundation


Outstanding Educators

Exemplary educators and K-12 programs featured in Edutopia Magazine, a publication of the George Lucas Educational Foundation.

Stories reprinted with permission from
The George Lucas Educational Foundation.

Copyright 2004 ©
The George Lucas Educational Foundation
www.glef.org


Barry Guillot is a
middle school teacher
who makes science
come to life through
service-learning.

by Ashley Ball
from Seattle, Washington


Eeva Reeder is passionate about teamwork and hands-on, real-life applications of abstract mathematical concepts.
by Ashley Ball
from Seattle, Washington


Eva La Mar uses visual learning and communication tools to deepen understanding of geography, geology and local history.
by Ashley Ball
from Seattle, Washington


Marco Torres helps students empower themselves through the mastery of multimedia.
by Paula Monsef


Mel Levine 
believes that students who understand their learning styles are better equipped for success.

by Ashley Ball


Mirian Acosta-Sing piloted a project to provide every student and teacher at Mott Hall School with a laptop.
by Roberta Furger


Pat Bolanos 
founded Key Learning Community to cultivate multiple intelligences.

by Sara Armstrong


Peggy Bryan 
emphasizes teacher support, parental and community involvement in the classroom.

by GLEF Staff


Tony Bencivenga 
stresses the importance of social and emotional learning experiences.

by Diane Curtis

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