Inspiring Teachers

What does an education conference for science teachers have to do with animal liberation? Let TeachKind, PETA’s humane education division, school you on the subject.

Get ready to be inspired by TeachKind’s 2022 Teachers of the Year!

Celebrate National Teacher Appreciation Month by nominating a kind teacher.

The Teacher Spotlight highlights the work of various humane educators, giving them a chance to share their stories and tips and inspire other compassionate teachers like you to take action for animals through education. Meet Dr. Julie O’Connor, an activist, a researcher, and an instructional supervisor and teacher with over 20 years’ experience in both… Read more »

Get ready to be inspired by our Teacher of the Year and runners-up.

Meet three inspiring educators whose actions over the past school year highlight ways educators can make a difference for students and animals.

Get to know two of Connecticut’s Montessori humane educators and draw inspiration from their experiences.

Get to know one of California’s humane educators, Dennis Yong, and draw inspiration from his experiences.

Get to know former NSTA president and veteran STEM educator Dr. Juliana Texley and learn about her mission to end the use of animals for classroom dissection.

Get to know one of California’s humane educators, Kathy Cullen, and draw inspiration from her experiences.

Get to know one of Ontario’s humane educators, Mike Farley, and draw inspiration from his experiences.

Get to know former middle and high school teacher and TeachKind staffer Megan, and draw inspiration from her experiences in humane education.