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.	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.	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.	Dr. Ed Gragert works towards peace and global education.	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.	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.	Gary Birch is a compassionate educator and role model to his students.	George N. Parks inspires his band students to do their best and have fun with music.
Herschel Vaughn conducts an after-school program that teaches music, discipline, and friendship.	Jacqueline Melnick is a music teacher.	James Burke developed a model of discovery called the Knowledge Web to connect information across space and time.	Jane Hill made school fun for Emily and taught her to never give up.
Jane Hill made school fun for Emily and taught her to never give up.	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.
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.
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.	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.	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. Mignosa is a hero to Caitlin because she helps her with her studies after school.	Pat Bolanos founded Key Learning Community to cultivate multiple intelligences.	Patty Praytor is a hero to Alex because she is passionate about teaching and helping others.
Peggy Bryan emphasizes teacher support, parental and community involvement in the classroom.	Phil Layne gives encouragement, hope, and a helping hand to his students.	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.
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.
September McGee is an artist and a teacher.	Sequoyah invented the Cherokee alphabet, which enabled Cherokees to record their history.	Stephanie Joukoff coaches synchronized swimming and is a hero to Emily.	Tommie Hamaluba is a teacher in Botswana, Africa working to eradicate malaria.
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 children 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.
Wendy Milette is a visionary filmmaker and educator.

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