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| 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. | Christa McAuliffe was the first teacher to fly in space. |
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| Dr. Ed Gragert works towards peace and global education. | 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. | Erin Gruwell teaches freedom through reading and writing. |
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| Herschel Vaughn conducts an afterschool program that teaches music, discipline, and friendship. | Jacqueline Melnick is a music teacher. | Jason Wilcox was a teacher at Glenmore Christian Academy. | Jason XV: Teacher Argonauts |
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| jesse thyne was a generous soul with a passion for teaching. | Jonathan Kozol writes about racial inequalities in the education system. | Judy Warner worked to create a public technology high school. | Laurel Schmidt encourages her fifth graders to get involved. |
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| Louis Braille invented a system of writing and reading used by blind people all over the world. | 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. |
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| Mary McLeod Bethune | Mia Siscawati teaches people to protect their environment. | Roberta Guaspari-Tzavaras uses music to inspire children to learn. | Rowena Gerber and her students raise money to send Solar Ovens around the world. |
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| Ruth Simmons is breaking down barriers in the world of higher education. | September McGee is an artist and a teacher. | Sequoyah Inventor of the Cherokee alphabet. | Tommie Hamaluba works with his students to help eradicate malaria. |