Animating Question
When we stop viewing each other solely as ‘students’ or ‘teachers’ and begin appreciating each other as people, can we propel teaching and learning forward with a focus on empathy and collaboration?
greg.mertz@neiacademy.org
508-420-4270 x812BACKGROUND
As a maker, outdoor enthusiast, and educator, Greg enjoys the challenges and rewards that come with wearing a myriad of hats. Greg entered the field of education over twenty-five years ago and brings to NEIA a wide range of experiences from guiding wilderness expeditions to facilitating innovation spaces. A lifelong learner himself, Greg strives to support students on their journey of self-discovery as they explore how compassion and character are interwoven.
EDUCATION
B.S., Allegheny College; M.Ed., Northeastern University
WHAT HE’D SAY TO HIS 15-YEAR-OLD SELF
Strength isn’t about being tough; it is about being vulnerable.