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The Soul of Learning: Honoring Educators Who Spark Brilliance Every Day



As the new school year begins, we take a moment to celebrate and honor the incredible educators who inspire, guide, and uplift students every day. This season is devoted to recognizing the creativity, passion, and commitment of teachers and education leaders, many of whom have generously shared their stories with us. Join GlobalMindED in celebrating these remarkable men and women, whose commitment to learning shapes the next generation.

Kimberlee Hendrick

"From Educator to Executive: Meet Kimberlee Burt-Hendricks, Managing Director of McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership"

Sophie Lambin

"From Academic Theories to Climate Action: Meet Sophie Lambin, Founder & CEO of Kite Insights"

Dr. Dedrick Sims

"From Teacher, To School Founder, Author and Community Leader: Meet Dr. Dedrick Sims, Chief Executive Officer of the Sims-Fayola Foundation"

Chris Snelgrove

"From Music Performance and Math to Lessons of Impact: Meet Chris Snelgrove, Lifelong Teacher and Learner"

Rita Pierson

"The Teacher Who Believed in Every Student: Meet Rita Pierson, Local Roots with Global Impact"

Elliot Haspel

"From Fourth-Grade Teacher to National Policy Leader: Meet Elliot Haspel, author of Raising a Nation, Why Every American Has a Stake in Child Care for All"

Damion Turner

"Cultivating Minds and Livestock, a Journey in Agricultural Education: Meet Damion Turner"

Rachel Ririe

"From Nurturing Families to Inspiring Classrooms: Meet Rachel Ririe, Teacher at Little Angels Preschool"

Darrell Lewis

"From the Football Field to the Classroom, Inspiring a Generaltion of Leaders: Meet Darrell Lewis"

Dr. B. Donta Truss

"Inclusive by Design Leading Learner-Ready Transformation: Meet Dr. B.Donta Truss"



Valerie Herzog EdD

"From Athletic Training to Academic Leadership: Meet Valerie Herzog EdD"

Dr. Jonathan Plucker

"From Small Town Schoolhouse to Teaching at an Elite University: Meet Dr. Jonathan Plucker, Inspiring Exceptional Learners"



Vanessa Crossgrove-Fry

"Educator for Justice, Policy, Research, and Heart: Meet Vanessa Crossgrove-Fry"

Robert Jackson

"From NFL Setback to National Educator: Meet Robert Jackson and His Blueprint for Student Succes"



Allison Doe

"From Marketing to Mentorship Transforming Career Exploration and Professional Readiness: Meet Allison Doe, Super Teacher"

Kristie Williamson

"From Athlete to Educator to Entrepreneur, A Journey of Guiding Growth: Meet Kristie Williamson, Coach at Ironwood Ridge High School, Arizona"

Dr. John Almarode

"The Power of Learning Unlocked, an Impact on Education: Meet Dr. John Almarode, Author, Professor, and Academic Unit Head at James Madison University"

Terri Ward



"From Olympic Moments to Lasting Impact:

Meet Coach Terri Ward"

Register for GlobalMindED 2026

June 9-11

Denver, CO

Click the image below to see the GlobalMindED 2025 Conference program

United Nations Event Conference 2024

Our 2024 conference at the United Nations, co-hosted by the Foundation for the Support of the United Nations, Brave Solutions Fueling Our Economic Future, gathered a diverse group of students, graduates, funders, and leaders from industry and education for a day of dynamic conversation at the United Nations in New York. See more and view the session below.

GlobalMindED Conference 2025

Thank you to all of the students, partners, sponsors, speakers and attendees who made our 2025 conference such a success!

More than 300 students from over 60 community colleges and universities were able to learn from 400 speakers, hundreds of attendees, and each other. Please see photos from the Inclusive Leader Awards dinner, First Gen Leadership Program, main stage sessions and breakouts.

Thanks to our sponsors, presenters, and students who made GlobalMindED 2025 such a success!

GlobalMindED class of 2015: Click to see 1-minute Student Testimonial from Amelia Mawlawi

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