At imagi, we believe every “I did it!” moment begins with a teacher. Behind every spark of curiosity, every first line of code, and every burst of confidence is an educator who made space for imagination to grow.
This year, we are thrilled to introduce the 56 educators selected for the 2025–26 imagi Educator Ambassador Program. They are classroom innovators, instructional coaches, and community builders who help students discover their creativity through Python, AI, and pixel art.
They teach in city classrooms and rural schools, in bustling districts and quiet towns. Together they represent a global network of educators spanning the United States, the UAE, India, the Philippines, Spain, Bahrain, Latvia, Hungary, and Australia. Different contexts, one shared purpose: to make computer science joyful, inclusive, and meaningful for every learner.
What is the Educator Ambassador Program?
The imagi Educator Ambassador Program celebrates and supports teachers who bring creativity, inclusivity, and community into computer science education. These educators make Python feel like paint on a canvas, not ink on a test.
They share their work openly through classroom lessons, professional development sessions, and conference talks. They champion equity by widening access to computer science for girls, multilingual learners, and students from underrepresented backgrounds. And they build community by connecting classrooms, educators, and families through the joy of creative coding.
Throughout the year, our ambassadors will co-create resources, lead workshops, present at conferences, mentor peers, and showcase student projects. They are partners in shaping how imagi evolves to meet teachers’ needs and how students everywhere discover their creative voice through code.
Faces of the 2025–26 Cohort
Alison Price, New Jersey, USA
A former first-grade teacher turned K–12 technology coach, Alison helps students and teachers rediscover the thrill of learning. This year she is launching a Girls Who Code Club and bringing STEM to community events. Her goal is simple: every child should leave school believing they can do amazing things.
Javier Aguilar, Texas, USA
Growing up in Mexico City taught Javier how powerful access to technology can be. Today, he teaches to close that gap. His after-school robotics and coding clubs invite students from all backgrounds to explore, create, and lead. “Every classroom,” he says, “is a chance to challenge inequities and spark curiosity.”
Leontae Gray Ward, Indiana, USA
Leontae began teaching after realizing how few students had access to meaningful STEM opportunities. In her classroom, students build, test, and problem-solve with confidence. One of her proudest moments: seeing a former student earn an Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship to Purdue University.
Radhika Dewan, India
Once a software engineer, Radhika found her calling in education. She designs lessons that blend storytelling, gamification, and hands-on creation, helping students see that coding is not just about syntax but imagination. Her favorite moments are when young girls realize that tech is for them too.
Israa Lulu, Dubai, UAE
As Head of Innovation and Digital Learning at the American School of Creative Science, Israa helps students and teachers harness the power of AI and STEAM to create, question, and dream bigger. Her mission: to ensure every learner feels seen, capable, and inspired by technology.
Steven Hurst-Bilinski, California, USA
A STEAM Program Specialist in San Bernardino, Steven designs labs and curriculum that turn classrooms into workshops of discovery. Inspired by his wife’s decades in teaching, he believes learning should always begin with care and curiosity.
Geetanjali Purohit, Melbourne, Australia
A data scientist turned educator, Geetanjali supports learners with academic challenges through creative coding. Her work proves that computer science can build not only technical skills but also confidence and joy.
These seven stories capture just a glimpse of the energy within this year’s cohort. Dozens more educators are designing new ways to bring coding, creativity, and inclusion to life. Go meet all of them on our Educator Ambassador page!
What our ambassadors value
Across time zones and teaching contexts, their values align. They believe in joy and confidence over rote learning. In their classrooms, coding is not memorization; it is discovery. Students create projects that evolve, track their own progress, and often end up teaching each other.
They believe in equity and representation. Many ambassadors are opening doors for girls in computer science, multilingual learners, and underrepresented communities. They remind us that technology reaches its full potential only when everyone has access to it.
They believe in community. These teachers share lessons, swap ideas, and support one another as they experiment with new tools and techniques. When they teach coding, it is never theoretical. It is tangible and creative; animations, wearable LEDs, robotics, and colorful pixel art that make Python personal and fun.
Follow along and get involved
This year, we will spotlight ambassador stories, classroom projects, and student creations across our blog and social channels.
Educators can join the conversation in the imagi Educator Facebook group, where lesson ideas, classroom photos, and moments of joy are shared daily. If you are curious about bringing creative coding with Python and pixel art to your school, explore our free activities or reach out to our team for a quick chat.
Together with these ambassadors, we are building a world where every student can say, “I made this,” and see themselves as a creator of technology.
Thank you, teachers
To every educator who applied, thank you for your passion, generosity, and openness to share. You are the reason imagi exists. We cannot wait to learn with you, celebrate your students, and keep growing this global community of creative coders.
Here is to another year of imagination, collaboration, and those unforgettable “I did it!” moments.
