Introducing District Administration’s first annual comprehensive list—in no particular order—of some of the country’s most influential, impactful leaders and innovators in K12 education. Collectively but in varying capacities they’re helping shape the future of students across the country— and around the world—by turning their passions into actions:
Christopher Emdin is the Maxine Greene Chair for Distinguished Contributions to Education and a professor of science education at Teachers College, Columbia University. He is also the director of creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship at the STEAM DREAM and Ideal Lab and created the HipHopEd social media movement, Science Genius BATTLES and the CREATE Accelerator, which funds nonprofits focused on culture and education.
