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AAPI Sustainability Leader Spotlight

This Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month,
​we celebrate sustainability leaders driving forward a more resilient world where all communities thrive.
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Kelley Le
Program Director, UC Irvine Science Project
Dr. Le has been in the educational field for 11 years as a high school science educator, instructional coach, consultant, and educational leader. She currently is the Program Director of the University of California, Irvine Science Project (UCISP). She also served as a coordinator, lecturer, and program designer of the UCI CalTeach Math & Science Program. Her other prior roles include being the CA science instructional specialist for a program authored by the Lawrence Hall of Science, curriculum consultant for the UCLA Curtis Center, and program designer and facilitator for the UCLA Science Project. She currently develops and facilitates programs in the areas of climate change education, nanoscience, next-generation science, transformational coaching, and mentoring. Kelley is also the author of the upcoming book, "Teaching Climate Change for Grades 6-12: Empowering Science Teachers to Take on the Climate Crisis Through NGSS (2021)." Kelley also serves as an executive committee member for the UC-CSU ECCLPs initiative, and advisory board member for Ten Strands, Climate Reality Corps Leader, and supported the framework development for Action for Climate Empowerment National Strategy for the United States.

Kelley attended Leuzinger High in the inner city of Los Angeles, and is a first-generation student. She received her educational training from UCLA’s Center X Teacher Education Program, and the UCLA Educational Leadership Program (ELP). Her love of science comes from her resilient mother who immigrated from Vietnam as a refugee, and currently works for Boeing. Whenever there’s an opportunity, Kelley loves laying low in Maui with her family, expressing herself through dancing hula, and indulging in a cup of boba milk tea. She currently resides in the South Bay with her husband (who is also a high school math teacher), their two playful boys, and fury babies.
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Learn more about Dr. Kelley Le’s path through our Green Career Webinar Series: Pursuing an Educational Career in STEM
Request access to our Green Career Webinar with Dr. Le

Culturally Responsive Teaching Practices and Anti-Bias Education

We acknowledge the tragic acts of hate and violence, specifically to the AAPI community, we have seen happen recently across our country and particularly in the Bay Area. We recognize that systemic injustices pose barriers to equal access to quality education, livable wages, and a safe and healthy environment. For resources on culturally responsive teaching practices and anti-bias education, we recommend visiting:
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Condemning Anti-Asian Violence Requires More Than Words
By Soukprida Phetmisy, Teach for America
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After Atlanta: Teaching About Asian American Identity and History
By Elizabeth Kleinrock, Learning for Justice
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Resources and Strategies for Teaching about Asian America and Responding to Anti-Asian Racism
By Melanie King, NCTA Consultant, UC Boulder
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Hearing on Discrimination and Violence Against Asian Americans
By Asian Americans Advancing Justice
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When Bad Things Happen
By Sean McCollum, Learning for Justice
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Teaching Black History in Culturally Responsive Ways
By Rann Miller, Edutopia

Black Sustainability Leader Spotlight

Leah Thomas
Leah Thomas
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Founder of Intersectional Environmentalist (IE)

​We are thrilled to shine a spotlight on Leah Thomas, eco-communicator and founder of Intersectional Environmentalist (IE)!

In May 2020, following the murder of George Floyd, Leah called on the environmental community to make a pledge to Black lives and commit to a journey of intersectional advocacy. The post went viral, and online communities began looking for spaces to listen to and amplify these silenced voices.

​Today, IE is a platform for resources, information and action steps to dismantle systems of oppression within the environmental movement led by sustainability activists. Learn more about their work 
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Learn more about Leah's career path in our 
Green Careers Webinar Series.
Request access to our Green Career Webinar with Leah
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Energize Schools is a program of SEI, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
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  • Home
  • About
    • Partners
  • Resources for Educators
    • Sustainability Curriculum
    • Electric Vehicles & Sustainable Transportation
    • Winners: The People & Planet Challenge
    • Earth Day Challenge 2023
    • Green Careers
    • Teacher Trainings
    • Zero Waste Schools
  • Get Involved
  • Give
  • PORTAL Earth Day Challenge 2023