Jay Sand is a musician and educator 1. Why are you an educator? I’m both and educator and musician, and have chosen to work mainly with young children, because I simultaneously fear for the world and feel great hope for humans to fix it. While I’m acutely aware of the many messes we’ve gotten ourselves …
Anu Sehgal is the Founder of The Culture Tree. 1. Why are you an educator? I believe that a teacher’s job is one of the noblest jobs. I teach children (ages 2-12 yrs) about South Asian cultures and also Hindi language. I feel by teaching I have the power to foster empathy, respect and understanding …
Jessica “Seeka” Holtby is a musician. 1. Why are you an artist? I’m an artist because I simply love to create! Whether it’s putting pen to paper by myself, making up a silly song with my children, or collaborating with other artists, I feel fulfilled when I’m doing something creative. I love to create space …
Amy Vandament is the President of The Book Vine for Children. 1. Why are you an educator? The value of high-quality children’s picture books for early childhood programs needs to be shouted from the mountaintops. There is no better place to find out about the world or yourself than in a picture book. I am …
