Power of the Plant
World Maker Faire 2017
MAKER
Stephen Ritz
Stephen Ritz is an award winning teacher / administrator from the South Bronx. He is Founder of Green Bronx Machine. To date, he and his students have grown over 40,000 pounds of vegetables en route to outstanding personal and academic performance. Stephen was a Top Ten Finalist in the Global Teacher Prize and 2015 BAMMY Laureate - Elementary Educator of the Year.
Schedule:
Sunday, September 24
Zone 1 - NYSCI Auditorium - Center Stage2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Urban farmer Stephen Ritz of Green Bronx Machine shares how incorporating gardening and plants into teaching curriculum moved the graduation rate of students from 17% to 100% and improved attendance to 93% in his South Bronx high school.
Categories: Science, Sustainability & Nature
