Educators Are the Global Goals

Abstract

The Sustainable Development Goals map out a better future for all that can only be met through education focused on human rights and social justice.

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Jennifer Williams

Recognized as a transformational leader in education, Dr. Jennifer Williams has dedicated herself for 25 years to the field of education through her roles as an education activist, professor, school administrator, literacy specialist, and classroom teacher. She speaks, writes, and consults on practices that develop global perspectives and social good through creative uses of technology, and her research interests include innovations in teaching and learning, equity and diversity in education, and social action. As an educator and author of the ISTE book, Teach Boldly: Using Edtech for Social Good, she champions teachers to use educational technology for social good. She is a professor at Saint Leo University, co‐founder of TeachSDGs, TakeAction Global, Edcamp Tampa Bay, and is the President of the ISTE Education Leaders PLN Board of Directors. Jennifer is inspired every day by teachers and students who are catalysts for making the world a better place! You can connect with Jennifer on Twitter at @JenWilliamsEdu.