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| Ana Eugenia Posada is a dedicated teacher who provides help and support to children with learning difficulties. | Andrew Greene Jr. of Sierra Leone teaches the world about peace. | Annie Mansfield Sullivan Macy developed new methods for teaching blind and deaf students. | Atsuko Shiwaku set up the International Intercultural Mural Exchange Project to promote peaceful coexistence. |
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| Baba Coleman is a drumming teacher who instills self-determination in his students. | Barry Guillot is a middle school teacher who makes science come to life through service-learning. | Barry Kramer empowers students to ask questions and find answers through Learning Circles, a telecollaborative learning experience. | Bill Belsey is a teacher with a mission to stop bullying. |
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| Cheikh Darou Seck is an English teacher in Senegal who inspires his students to become MY HERO reporters. | Christa McAuliffe was the first teacher to fly in space. | Domingo F. Sarmiento was a distinguished educator and president of Argentina. | Dr. Ed Gragert works towards peace and global education. |
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| Dr. H. Arief Rahman is admired by his students for the way he speaks his mind and encourages them in their studies. | Dr. Norman Isaacs is an inspiration to the staff and students at Millikan Middle School. | Dr. Robert Ballard and the JASON project bring scientific exploration to children around the world. | Eeva Reeder is passionate about teamwork and hands-on, real-life applications of abstract mathematical concepts. |
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| Emi Yuliaty encourages her students to believe that where there is a will there is a way. | Erin Gruwell is the founder of Freedom Writers and an inspiration to teachers and students around the world. | Eva La Mar uses visual learning and communication tools to deepen understanding of geography, geology and local history. | Film Festival 2005 Teacher Award Get a Clue Carol Anne McGuire teaches visually impaired children and founded Rock Our World. |
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| Gary Birch is a compassionate educator and role model to his students. | Geeta Malik is a media arts educator for The MY HERO Project. | George N. Parks inspires his band students to do their best and have fun with music. | Georgiana Munteanu, My English Teacher inspires her students to believe in themselves and to love and respect nature. |
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| Giuseppe Fortunati is a computer teacher from Italy who uses the Internet to promote cultural exchanges. | Hero Teachers of a Dyslexic is a personal story that seeks to guide and encourage students who learn differently. | Herschel Vaughn conducts an after-school program that teaches music, discipline, and friendship. | Jacqueline Melnick is a music teacher. |
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| James Burke developed a model of discovery called the Knowledge Web to connect information across space and time. | Jason Wilcox was a teacher at Glenmore Christian Academy. | Jason XV: Teacher Argonauts Eight talented teachers from the US and Bermuda took part in Jason XV: Rainforests at the Crossroads in Panama. | Jesse Thyne was a generous soul with a passion for teaching. |
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| Judy Warner worked to create a public high school for technology. | Laurel Schmidt encourages her fifth graders to get involved. | Louis Braille invented a system of writing and reading used by blind people all over the world. | Luisa Orellana is an English as a second language teacher who inspires her students to reach for their dreams. |
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| Mali Bickley uses technology to help her students connect with their peers around the world to build empathy and tolerance. | Marco Torres helps students empower themselves through the mastery of multimedia. | Maria Montessori developed a new approach to education. | Marsha Goren is much beloved by her students for her genuine commitment to them. |
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| Martha Mecartney is a scientist, engineer and professor committed to helping young women interested in the field of science. | Mary Lyon established the U.S.'s first college for women. | Mary McLeod Bethune used education to help in the fight for racial and gender equality. | Mel Levine believes that students who understand their learning styles are better equipped for success. |
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| Mia Siscawati teaches people to protect their environment. | Mirian Acosta-Sing piloted a project to provide every student and teacher at Mott Hall School with a laptop. | Mrs. Linda Klepper has changed the lives of many young children as a second grade teacher. | Mrs. Magdalena Domniteanu is a hero for her patience and ability to inspire her students with a love for learning. |
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| Mrs. Mignosa is a hero to Caitlin because she helps her with her studies after school. | Mustapha Louznadji is an Algerian educator who leads by example and who brings out the best in his students and colleagues. | Pat Bolanos founded Key Learning Community to cultivate multiple intelligences. | Peggy Bryan emphasizes teacher support, parental and community involvement in the classroom. |
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| Phil Layne gives encouragement, hope, and a helping hand to his students. | Raden Ajeng Kartini championed education and civil rights for women in Indonesia. | Ranald MacDonald was a Native American/Scot wayfarer who helped open up Japan to the West. | Randy Randall exhibits strength, courage, and integrity to his students. |
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| Robert Moses founded The Algebra Project, which is committed to teaching math literacy. | Roberta Guaspari-Tzavaras uses music to inspire children to learn. | Rowena Gerber and her students raise money to send Solar Ovens around the world. | Ruth Simmons is breaking down barriers in the world of higher education. |
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| Ruty Hotzen inspires students from around the world through Talking Kites, iEARN. | Sadie Dunn is an inspiring role model as a teacher and great-grandmother. | September McGee is an artist and a teacher. | Sequoyah invented the Cherokee alphabet, which enabled Cherokees to record their history. |
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| Shannon Arnett impacts her students with her love and excitement for learning. | Stephanie Joukoff coaches synchronized swimming and is a hero to Emily. | Susan Elizabeth Blow founded the first public kindergarten school in America. | Tommie Hamaluba is a teacher in Botswana, Africa working to eradicate malaria. |
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| Tony Bencivenga stresses the importance of social and emotional learning experiences. | Valentina Mindoljevic is a science teacher who helped to provide aid to women and child refugees in Croatia. | Viola Vaughn founded an organization that supports girls working to achieve academic success in Africa. | Wendy Jewell is a passionate MY HERO educator, writer and Learning Circle facilitator. |
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| Wendy Milette is a visionary filmmaker and educator. |
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