Teacher Klara K. Ibarra

Klara has worked with students of all ages (K-12th) in various capacities ranging from running a literacy-based after school program for underserved inner-city students in New York City (2nd to 4th grade) to teaching math, science, reading and writing to children in Sikkim, India. Her years of experience working with children has earned her the magical ability to instill in them a love for nature that grows into love and respect for all life forms. She wants to use her gift to guide Gen. Z to think critically, compassionately and proactively about humanity and our environment. Her dream is to prepare the next generation with the ability to design for a greener and more equitable world, while growing their hearts and making new friends.