Michael Dunlea became a teacher to make students feel valued, become empowered and live extraordinary lives.

I am so excited to be here exploring the importance of understanding climate and how all of our combined positive efforts can lead to change that will help heal the world everywhere.

Dr. Nathan D. Lang-Raad is an educator, speaker, and author. He is the Chief Education Officer at WeVideo. Throughout his career, he has served as a teacher, elementary administrator, high school administrator, and university adjunct professor. He was the Director of Elementary Curriculum and Instruction for Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools, as well as education supervisor at NASA's Johnson Space Center. He is a Google Certified Educator, Microsoft Innovative Educator, Apple Teacher, and serves as the President-Elect of the ISTE Ed Leaders PLN.

I am Melisa Hayes and currently am a 2nd grade teacher. I have a bachelors & masters degree in education. This will be her 24th year in education. I am a Wakelet, Flipgrid, & Night Zookeeper ambassador & an Apple Distinguished Educator. I am a part of Our Global Classroom which is a family of educators around the globe who always puts our kids 1st & strives to teach the SDG’s & bring a universal call to action to better our world!

I am Melisa Hayes and currently am a 2nd grade teacher. I have a bachelors & masters degree in education. This will be her 24th year in education. I am a Wakelet, Flipgrid, & Night Zookeeper ambassador & an Apple Distinguished Educator. I am a part of Our Global Classroom which is a family of educators around the globe who always puts our kids 1st & strives to teach the SDG’s & bring a universal call to action to better our world!

Allison is a collaborative ENL teacher for the multilingual students in a KG-4th grade building in Fishers, Indiana. She believes that that assets of her multilingual learners can be highlighted through the inclusion of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and a globalized curriculum. The framework of the SDGs lends to endless possibilities for project-based learning, service learning, and global awareness in the classroom.

Stephen Ritz is a South Bronx educator who believes that students should not have to leave their community to live, learn, and earn in a better one. An internationally acclaimed award-winning educator, Stephen is the author of the best-selling book, The Power Of A Plant, and founder of Green Bronx Machine.