10 Education Heroes

May 7, 2013

As part of our Breaking the Cycle Campaign, and to celebrate National Teacher Appreciation Day, we present a list of 10 Education Heroes. Did we miss any? Is your hero on the list? Tell us in the comments section (and maybe we’ll expand the list)…

	#10 – Socrates Let’s begin with a classic, the Greek philosopher who used rational inquiry to discover the truth about ethical matters. Not too shabby!
	#9 – Booker T. Washington African-American educator, author, orator, and trusted advisor to presidents of the United States.
	#8 – Anne Sullivan The life-long companion and teacher of Helen Keller, who was deaf-blind. Together they redefined the limits of learning.
	#7 – Fred Rogers One of the most influential educators of the 20th century. Millions of children learned with him by watching Mister Rogers Neighborhood.
	#6 – Arne Duncan Former professional basketball player. Also, The United States Secretary of Education and former CEO of the Chicago Public Schools.
	#5 – Minerva McGonagall An advocate for unconventional curriculum, extremely dangerous team sports and students embracing change.
	#4 – Neil DeGrasse Tyson Turns the complexities of astrophysics into something fun, interesting and understandable. A fierce advocate for science and the power of learning.
	#3 – Maya Angelou Passionate poet and inspirational educator. Professor of philosophy, ethics, science and more.
	#2 – Madeleine Rios Assistant Principal at Bronx Center for Science and Mathematics, and one of many teachers around the country working with buildOn.
	#1 – Who is Your Education Hero? Which teacher, educator, mentor or friend had the biggest impact on your education? Tell them today! Give them a shout out in the comments section below, or on our Facebook page.