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 …
Matt Westmoreland is on the Atlanta City Council 1. Why are you an educator? To help students in Atlanta receive the excellent education that opens up real opportunity and choice in life. 2. What are you working on now? Significantly expanding access to Early Childhood Education opportunities for Atlanta’s kids in underserved communities. 3. What were …
Stuart Gulley is the President of Woodward Academy 1. Why are you an educator? Education is essential for human development. To me, there is no greater calling than to participate in the education of others. 2. What are you working on now? Leading Woodward Academy is a full-time responsibility, which is a great blessing to …
James Choi is the Head of the Lower School at The Lovett School in Atlanta, GA. 1. Why are you an educator? Education is a powerful way to help others while also learning about yourself. As Martin Luther King Jr. is credited for saying, “Intelligence plus character – that is the goal of true education.” …
Susan is an accomplished author and illustrator of books such as Stripes of All Types and Carry Me, among others. 1. Why are you an educator? I’m passionate about sharing my love of language, bold and bright imagery and the wonders of nature with children. 2. What are you working on now? I’m writing and …
