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Susan Elizabeth Blow Susan Elizabeth Blow was an American educator who founded the first successful public kindergarten school in the United States.
Yasmine Sherif: Global Educator and Champion for Youth Yasmine Sherif, who leads Education Cannot Wait, is an activist working for the rights of all children and the winner of MY HERO's 2020 Global Educator Award.
Raden Adjeng Kartini Raden Adjeng Kartini championed education and civil rights for women in Indonesia.
Annie Mansfield Sullivan Macy Head and shoulders portrait of Anne Sullivan. In this image, Anne faces the viewer with a slight smile. Her light-colored dress has a high neck and she wears a necklace. Annie Mansfield Sullivan Macy developed new methods for teaching blind and deaf students.
TED Curator Chris Anderson
Sir Ken Robinson Sir Ken Robinson is a passionate international advisor on education in the arts.
Dr. Jessica Wade: Pioneering British Physicist and STEM Advocate Dr. Jess Wade is a British physicist and activist known for her work in organic electronics and her advocacy for diversity and inclusion in science.
The WOJ Youth Reporter Awards 2024 Read about the WOJ Youth Reporter Awards presented at the 20th Annual MY HERO International Film Festival on November 16th, 2024.
Jaime Escalante Jaime Escalante proved to the nation that inner-city students could master difficult subjects.
Morris S. Schwartz Morris S. Schwartz was a professor who taught us how to live life with joy.
Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet created the first school for the deaf and dumb and blind in America.
Charles-Michel de l'Epee
Global Teacher Prize Global Teacher Prize
John Dewey John Dewey, known for the Dewey Decimal System for libraries, was an important American educational and social reformer.
Colonel Francis Parker Colonel Francis Parker was known as 'The Children's Crusader' and 'The Teacher of Teachers.'
Celebrating MY HERO's Film Festival Director, Wendy Milette Celebrating MY HERO's International Film Festival Director, Wendy Milette
Ruth Simmons Jim Wallace [Public domain] Ruth Simmons was the 18th president of Brown University and the first black president of an Ivy League Institution.
Wendy Milette Wendy Milette is an innovative educator & filmmaker.
Mrs. Reeves Mrs. Reeves
Mrs. Woods Mrs. Woods
Mrs Waits My Hero Mrs Waits My Hero
Maria Montessori
Ruty Hotzen Ruty Hotzen Ruty Hotzen inspires students from around the world through Talking Kites, iEARN.
My Hero My Teacher My Hero My Teacher
Zoe Weil: An Educator Who Inspires Compassion and Change Zoe Weil is the co-founder and president of the Institute for Humane Education and is considered a pioneer in the comprehensive humane education movement.
Mendy Kanu: Pioneering Educationalist in Sierra Leone Mendy founded The Children Foundations of Technology School.
Jeffrey Rudkin Receives 2022 MY HERO Teacher Award
Pakistani Teacher Humaira Asif Awarded MY HERO Outstanding Educator Award Pakistani Teacher Humaira Asif Awarded MY HERO Outstanding Educator Award for her work with students and MY HERO.
Leonid Nevidomiy In September 2022, Leonid Nevidomiy a teacher from Yelanetskyi the Mykolavyiv region, Ukraine encouraged students to submit 10 pieces of work to the MY HERO Project.
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Fred Rogers
Maria Montessori Maria Montessori developed a new approach to education.
Christa McAuliffe Christa McAuliffe was an American teacher who was one of the crew members aboard the Challenger shuttle.
Miss Martha B. Briggs Martha B. Briggs taught former slaves to read and write, was a principal at Anthony Bowen Elementary School, and later trained teachers at Howard University.
Dr. Joan Wicks: Scholar, Teacher, Parent and Athlete Dr. Joan Wicks is an educator, athlete, and the mother of Amanda and Gabrielle Gorman.
Erin Gruwell Erin Gruwell continues to inspire educators and students around the world with her compassion and wisdom.
Eva La Mar Eva La Mar uses visual learning and communication tools to deepen understanding of geography, geology and local history.
Robert Moses Robert Moses founded The Algebra Project, which is committed to teaching math literacy.
Cheikh Darou Seck Cheikh Darou Seck is an English teacher in Senegal who inspires his students to become MY HERO reporters and filmmakers.
Deepak Ramola Photo courtesy of Deepak Ramola Deepak Ramola is the founder of Project FUEL, an organization that gathers life lessons from people around the world.
Mary McLeod Bethune Mary McLeod Bethune was an American civil rights activist who used education to help in the fight for racial and gender equality.
Moses Zulu Moses Zulu established Children's Town in Zambia to teach AIDS orphans life skills.
My Mentor - Bob Swaisgood Zach Kroesen's mentor is Bob Swaisgood, the technical director for Rush-Henrietta’s Spotlight Theatre, a self-funded school club.
Mary Lyon Mary Lyon, a hero who was unconventional and determined, established the first college for women in the US in 1837, when education for women was inconceivable.
Geoffrey Canada Geoffrey Canada is an educator, social activist and president of the Harlem Childrens Zone in New York.
Louis Braille A common portrait of Louis Braille. Louis Braille invented a system of writing and reading used by blind people all over the world.
Daniel Kahneman Daniel Kahneman received the 2002 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences for his work on the psychology of decision-making and behavioral economics.
Hero Teachers of a Dyslexic Decoding Dyslexia<br>(http://images.tvnz.co.nz/.../decoding_dyslexia/) Hero Teachers of a Dyslexic is a personal story that seeks to guide and encourage students who learn differently.
Felix Elizalde Felix Elizalde worked alongside Cesar Chavez by advocating for the importance of education.
Viola Vaughn Viola Vaughn founded "10,000 Girls" in Senegal, Africa, an organization that empowers girls to maintain an education through peer-to-peer support.
Salman (Sal) Khan Salman Khan created Khan Academy, a free online educational platform.
Anna Michaelson Anna Michaelson
Pythagoras Pythagoras was a mathematician, philosopher, teacher, mystic and early feminist.
Barry Kramer Barry Kramer Barry Kramer empowers students to ask questions and find answers through Learning Circles, a telecollaborative learning experience.
Torey Hayden Torey Hayden is a special education teacher, child psychologist and author who devotes her life to helping those left behind.
Gichin Funakoshi An iconic picture of sensei Gichin Funakoshi (http://tinyurl.com/3krbd32) The ultimate aim of Karate lies not in victory or in defeat, but in the perfection of the character of its participants
David Eugene Turner The greatest teacher ever and dearly missed.
Cucu Saputra, My Headmaster Mr. Cucu is addressing the students in 1001 Planting Trees. CUCU SAPUTRA IS MY HERO
Booker T. Washington Booker T. Washington founded the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute in Tuskegee, Alabama.
Evelyn Seubert A media art educator changing the world one camera lens at a time
Paul Cummins Paul Cummins has devoted his career to finding ways to provide all children equitable access to a quality education.
Eeva Reeder Eeva Reeder is passionate about teamwork and hands-on, real-life applications of abstract mathematical concepts.
Wendy Gorton Wendy Gorton is an educational technology consultant and Google Certified Teacher.
Rowena Gerber Rowena Gerber and her students raise money to send Solar Ovens around the world.
Wendy Jewell Wendy Jewell Wendy Jewell, a frequent participant in the iEARN Learning Circles project, developed an idea to create a Learning Circle project devoted solely to writing stories, working with digital photography, and creating videos around the theme of My Hero.
Wyatt Smith Wyatt Smith teaching Wyatt Smith makes a deal with his students: Learn Chinese. Go to China.
Valentina Mindoljevic Valentina Mindoljevic is a science teacher who helped to provide aid to women and child refugees in Croatia.
Tokunbo O. Adebisi My snapshot of Mrs. Tokunbo Adebisi Tokunbo O. Adebisi is a much respected teacher in Nigeria.
Roberto Arevalo Roberto Arévalo runs The Mirror Project Roberto Arevalo of The Mirror Project teaches kids TV production.
Roberta Guaspari-Tzavaras Roberta Guaspari-Tzavaras uses music to inspire children to learn.
Mrs. Magdalena Domniteanu Mrs. Magdalena Domniteanu is a hero for her patience and ability to inspire her students with a love for learning.
Razia Jan Razia Jan founded Razia's Ray of Hope to improve the lives of women and girls in Afghanistan.
Ranald MacDonald Ranald MacDonald was a Native American/Scot wayfarer who helped open up Japan to the West.
Peter Copen Peter Copen is the founder of iEARN (International Education and Resource Network).
Pat Bolanos Pat Bolanos with student Pat Bolanos founded Key Learning Community to cultivate multiple intelligences.
Nawaraj Baskota Nawaraj & Chris at Mijar Village School (taken by another teacher with my camera) Nawaraj Baskota is working to improve the education of the poorest children in Nepal.
Mustapha Louznadji Mustapha Louznadji is an Algerian educator who leads by example and who brings out the best in his students and colleagues.
Mrs. Linda Klepper Mrs. Linda Klepper has changed the lives of many young children as a second grade teacher.
Mirian Acosta-Sing Mirian Acosta-Sing piloted a project to provide every student and teacher at Mott Hall School with a laptop.
Marsha Goren Marsha Goren is much beloved by her students for her genuine commitment to them.
Marco Torres Marco Torres helps students empower themselves through the mastery of multimedia.
Luisa Orellana Luisa Orellana (Whitworth) Luisa Orellana is an English as a second language teacher who inspires her students to reach for their dreams.
Mia Siscawati Mia Siscawati (www.wwf-efn.org/ grantees.html) Mia Siscawati teaches people to protect their environment.
Mel Levine Mel Levine Mel Levine believes that students who understand their learning styles are better equipped for success.
Mario Martin Mario Martin is a blind university Spanish professor who inspires others with his drive to succeed and his passion for Hispanic literature.
Mali Bickley Mali Bickley uses technology to help her students connect with their peers around the world to build empathy and tolerance.
Li Ling Li Ling gives hope to disadvantaged children in China.
Laurel Schmidt Laurel Schmidt encourages her fifth graders to get involved.
John Seigel Boettner Teen Press John Seigel Boettner brings his classroom out into the world and the world into his classroom through bikes and film.
Jesse Thyne Jesse Thyne was a generous soul with a passion for teaching.
Jerrilyn Jacobs Jerrilyn Jacobs mentors her students in music, dance and filmmaking.
Judy Warner Judy Warner at Foothills Technology High School Judy Warner worked to create a public high school for technology.
Laura Nietzer Laura at school. (Laura Nietzer ()) Laura Nietzer inspires her students through the MY HERO Learning Circle.
Dr. Margaret Honey Dr. Margaret Honey is working to transform the way we educate our children in science, math, engineering and technology.
Film Festival 2005 Teacher Award Get a Clue Carol Anne McGuire Carol Anne McGuire Film Festival 2005 Teacher Award Get a Clue Carol Anne McGuire teaches visually impaired children and founded Rock Our World.
Ellen Dizzia Ellen Dizzia helped founded Access Inglés to improve English foreign language programs in Chile.
Guillermo Ojeda-Lajud Guillermo Ojeda-Lajud is teacher in Mexico who helps his students gain filmmaking skills.
Giuseppe Fortunati Giuseppe Fortunati is a computer teacher from Italy who uses the Internet to promote cultural exchanges.
Georgiana Munteanu, My English Teacher Georgiana Munteanu, My English Teacher inspires her students to believe in themselves and to love and respect nature.
George N. Parks Professor George N. Parks <br>(http://www.drummajor.org/index.php?page=about) George N. Parks inspires his band students to do their best and have fun with music.
Emi Yuliaty Emi Yuliaty encourages her students to believe that where there is a will there is a way.
Dr. Norman Isaacs Dr. Norman Isaacs is an inspiration to the staff and students at Millikan Middle School.
Dr. H. Arief Rahman Dr. Arief Rahman Dr. H. Arief Rahman is admired by his students for the way he speaks his mind and encourages them in their studies.
Domingo F. Sarmiento Domingo F. Sarmiento was a distinguished educator and president of Argentina.
Charles Michel de L'Epee Charles Michel de L'Epee was a French educator known as 'The Father of the Deaf'.
Cami Anderson Cami Anderson is working to improve the school system of Newark, New Jersey.
Bill Belsey This is Bill in Iqaluit (inukshuk.ca) Bill Belsey teaches his students and others how to stand up to bullying.
Barry Guillot Barry Guillot Barry Guillot is a middle school teacher who makes science come to life through service-learning.
Baba Coleman Baba Coleman is a drumming teacher who instills self-determination in his students.
Atsuko Shiwaku Atsuko surrounded by Art Miles Murals (JAM) Atsuko Shiwaku set up the International Intercultural Mural Exchange Project to promote peaceful coexistence.
Anusia Kaczorkiewicz Anusia Kaczorkiewicz commutes to remote schools in Argentina to bring students the world.
Andrew Greene Jr. Andrew Greene Jr. of Sierra Leone teaches the world about peace.
Ana Eugenia Posada Ana Eugenia at work Ana Eugenia Posada is a dedicated teacher who provides help and support to children with learning difficulties.
Erin Gruwell Erin Gruwell Erin Gruwell continues to inspire educators and students around the world with her compassion and wisdom.
Shannon Arnett Shannon Arnett Shannon Arnett impacts her students with her love and excitement for learning.
Carey M. Thomas A picture of Carey M. Thomas (www.msa.md.gov/.../ womenshall/html/thomas.html) Carey M. Thomas was a pioneer and model for women in education.
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