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[Sequoyah Wharton, Ed.D. @Nostalgik]

In the blink of an eye, my @AEF_Program is coming to a close. Yesterday was my final meeting with the fellows, and my time in a congressional office is ending too. Grateful for this chapter and ready for the next adventure.

#EinsteinFellows25 #EducationPolicy

[Sequoyah Wharton, Ed.D. @Nostalgik]

#Grateful to support the 2026 DOE National Science Bowl®, where students come together to think, lead, and shine.

#NSB2026 #STEMEducation @ENERGY @AEF_Program #Einsteinfellows25

[Sequoyah Wharton, Ed.D. @Nostalgik]

Busy weekend in D.C.

Capitol Hill memos, LEGO Education, NASA Science/STEM conversations with Kenji Nomura, and back on the water with Capital Rowing Club.

Different spaces. Same lesson:

Show up. Stay humble. Find your rhythm.

#STEMEducation #NASA #Rowing #EinsteinFellows25

[Sequoyah Wharton, Ed.D. @Nostalgik]

Full circle moment at the United States Patent and Trademark Office with Reggie, Tomeka & Joyce.

NSTI reshaped my teaching—centering invention & real-world problem solving.

Created portraits to mark the moment.

Next inventors are already in our classrooms.

#USPTO #STEMEd

[Sequoyah Wharton, Ed.D. @Nostalgik]

Most of this week won’t make a highlight reel.

Built a roundtable behind the scenes—emails, coordination, making sure the right voices are in the room.

Then a reset: time inside the Library of Congress + a walk around the Tidal Basin at peak bloom

Quiet work. Real impact.

[Sequoyah Wharton, Ed.D. @Nostalgik]

Most policy work never gets seen.

This week on Capitol Hill, through the @AEF_Program Fellowship, I worked behind the scenes shaping memos and roundtables.

That’s where policy starts.

Also—yes, I got the selfie with Randi Weingarten 🤣

#CapitolHill #EinsteinFellows25

[Sequoyah Wharton, Ed.D. @Nostalgik]

Behind the scenes on Capitol Hill writing policy through the day. Nice to step outside this week in Harpers Ferry spotting wood frog eggs and newts at a vernal pool workshop, then hearing a great talk on how humanity moved from sky omens to planetary science. #EinsteinFellows25

[Sequoyah Wharton, Ed.D. @Nostalgik]

Another busy fellowship week: time with my fellow fellows, Workforce & Education Committee briefing (nice work, Kyle), a data centers and cloud services session, a quick selfie with Stumpy on the Hill, and ringing in the Chinese New Year at the Chinese Embassy. #EinsteinFellows25

[Sequoyah Wharton, Ed.D. @Nostalgik]

DC/Maryland/Virginia Educators:
Honored to present with STEMteachersDMV on 2/28 at @AmericanU. Session on Indigenous-informed pedagogy, media learning, and rigorous student engagement.
Free workshop (food included). RSVP: https://t.co/yTT3ykbH6f #EinsteinFellows25 #Education

[Sequoyah Wharton, Ed.D. @Nostalgik]

Back from the Hawaii International 24th Annual Conference on Education with a mind full of new ideas and connections. Powerful sessions on Indigenous education, inspiring research, and plenty to reflect on. Visiting Pearl Harbor and the Honolulu Museum of Art added even more…

[Global Teacher Prize @TeacherPrize]

🔦 Teacher Spotlight: Meet #GlobalTeacherPrize Ambassador Sequoyah Wharton

Through his personal experiences, Sequoyah has embraced ideals such as resilience, the value of community, and the transformative power of education. He now leverages those lessons as an art and media educator at Brentwood High School in Long Island, New York, where he impacts the lives of students facing economic, linguistic, and social challenges.

Sequoyah inspires both colleagues and students to embrace lifelong learning, creativity, and social responsibility. For Sequoyah, his greatest achievement lies in empowering students to tell their stories and use their voices for change.

@Nostalgik #TeachersInspireTeachers #TeacherSpotlight #TeachersMatter

[Sequoyah Wharton, Ed.D. @Nostalgik]

Exciting News – New Author Opportunities Available!

We are reopening a few author spots for our upcoming book, The Play Advantage: Unleashing Playful Learning Techniques for Higher Education!

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Educators around the world are shaping the future, but they need our help! Your donation can provide essential resources, training, and opportunities to empower teachers and students worldwide.
Click here to donate: https://t.co/GyHkfmIhjK #SupportEducators #GlobalEducation

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Please support this GoFundMe by donating or sharing—every bit of help makes a difference.

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[Global Teacher Prize @TeacherPrize]

We’re absolutely thrilled to introduce you to the Top 50 finalists of the @GEMSEducation #GlobalTeacherPrize, a @VarkeyFdn initiative organised in collaboration with @UNESCO!

Hailing from every corner of the globe, these extraordinary educators have been recognised for their incredible contributions to transforming learning and shaping brighter futures. 🌍✨

Let’s come together to celebrate their tireless dedication and unwavering passion. This is their moment to shine – showing again that #TeachersMatter!

@FundacionVarkey

[Sequoyah Wharton, Ed.D. @Nostalgik]

Exciting news! 🎉 I'm honored to be named a Top 50 finalist of the @GEMSEducation #GlobalTeacherPrize, a @VarkeyFdn initiative organised in collaboration with @UNESCO!

Learn more about my work and the other finalists  👉 @TeacherPrize @FundacionVarkey

[Sequoyah Wharton, Ed.D. @Nostalgik]

#CallForAbstracts #GlobalSouth #LearningTechniques #Education #BookContribution #Playfulness #Indigenous #PlayfulLearning #HigherEd Professors Without Borders Caroline Varin @SvenBotha

[Sequoyah Wharton, Ed.D. @Nostalgik]

November 15, 2024
📧 Email: [email protected] or [email protected]

Don’t miss this opportunity to make your voice heard in the global education community! For more information: https://t.co/SyoMT1Pza2

Let’s create something amazing together!

[Sequoyah Wharton, Ed.D. @Nostalgik]

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS!

We’re thrilled to announce our upcoming book, “The Play Advantage: Unleashing Playfulness in Higher Education.”

If you’re passionate about playful learning techniques or have experience with the Global South and Western Indigenous communities, we’d love to

[Sequoyah Wharton, Ed.D. @Nostalgik]

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