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Annie He - Teens of China

As the Chinese Integration Specialist at an international school in Beijing, Annie facilitates and develops the Chinese historical, cultural, and literacy experiences from PreK-3 to Grade 12. 

When co-designing and co-developing lessons and projects linked to standards, she is always conscious of thinking frameworks--wondering how do we best learn? How do we think about thinking?

As a literacy blogger, Annie’s deepest passion lies in communicating clearly to parents about the “why and how” behind teaching philosophies and the power of education for good. She continues to reach out to Chinese parents to share innovative learning that addresses the importance of well-rounded literacy and global thinking.

Steve Sostak - Inspire Citizens

Following a decade of touring the globe as a saxophonist and performer, Steve spent the next 14 years teaching literacy, sustainability, and community journalism in Chicago, Lima, Kuala Lumpur and Beijing. 

As the co-director of Inspire Citizens, Steve coaches diverse learners through designing media and global impact projects. Through his workshops and consultancy, he coaches through community action, investigative journalism, empathy building, and wellness activities that help shift mindsets. He facilitates student-driven learning, helping spark passions and callings for problem seeking and solving in a challenging world. 

After a decade of teaching for global citizenship, Steve now specializes in embedding literature, global competence frameworks, and sustainable thinking into classrooms and communities.