LifeChanger of the Year Nominee Profile

Manal Kareem was nominated anonymously.

Ms. Kareem creates a positive classroom environment by fostering respect, inclusion, and a strong sense of community. She encourages her students to value each other’s diverse backgrounds and prior knowledge, and all ideas are welcomed as important contributions to learning. Her science classroom is a safe space where students can share their thinking, take risks, and learn from mistakes without fear of criticism.