10 Friends for a Better World
Are you passionate about social justice issues and inspiring your students to become global citizens? You’re not alone! Every day, teachers are empowering our youth to make a difference in the world. To help you connect with these like-minded agents of change, we’ve compiled a list of teachers who tweet about international development. Follow them today for a better world tomorrow.
Matt Henderson @hendersonsjr (Winnipeg)
I teach Grade 9-12 Social Studies at St. John's-Ravenscourt in Winnipeg,Canada. I am passionate about project-based learning /social justice issues. http://www.mrhenderson.ca
Beth Sanders @MsSandersTHS (Birmingham, Alabama)
Inner city HS social studies teacher believing in all things innovative, positive, & progressive.1:1 macbooks & itouches. Social justice & technology equality. http://mssandersths.posterous.com/
Shelley Wright @wrightsroom (Saskatchewan)
Educator who loves teenagers, wife, mom, grad student, passionate about social justice and helping others change the world http://shelleywright.wordpress.com
Shannon Miller @shannonmmiller (Van Meter, Iowa)
Teacher Librarian & Technology Integrationist who loves connecting, creating, technology, change, advocacy & NOISE. Connecting People Shorty Award Recipient. http://vanmeterlibraryvoice.blogspot.com/
Tania Ash @tcash (Rabat, Morocco)
5th grade teacher/learner in an international school in Morocco, #elemchat cofounder, kindergartener mom, founder of ecoAction Morocco. http://agora.edublogs.org
Noel Bannon @nfmbannon (Meath, Ireland)
Educator (Second level - teenagers). First tweet Feb '11! interests include education, social justice, technology, religion and politics.
Rob Mancabelli @RobMancabelli (Boston, MA)
Stopping people to chat at the intersection of learning, social media and change. http://www.mancabelli.com
Sylvia Martinez @smartinez (Los Angeles)
Empower the learner http://blog.genyes.org
David Truss @datruss (Coquitlam, BC, Canada)
A husband, a parent… An educator, a student… A thinker, a dreamer… An agent of change. Think Good Thoughts, Say Good Words, Do Good Deeds. http://pairadimes.davidtruss.com
Betty Gilgoff @bgilgoff (Vancouver, BC)
Retired Teacher still working hard for Peace and Global Education because I'm passionate about social justice issues. I believe we can make this a better world. http://bgilgoff.edublogs.org