Lindsay Teeples-Mitchell

Lindsay Teeples-Mitchell has worked as a middle school humanities teacher both domestically and internationally for nearly two decades, using her teaching and learning experiences to broaden her own perspective and, in turn, expand that of her students. Central to her identity as a lifelong learner, she has been fortunate to work and learn within both public and private sectors, including the International Baccalaureate (IB), refugee settlement organizations, and juvenile detention centers. Each of these experiences has strengthened her ability to think creatively and design strategies and frameworks that inspire students to become the best versions of themselves. In every environment, she has sought to create spaces that are academically rigorous yet student-centered—spaces where young people take ownership of their learning while developing the empathy and confidence needed to use their knowledge, gifts, and differences to take meaningful action in the world, along with the courage to stick with it. 

Her educational passions lie at the intersection of literacy, social-emotional learning, and civic education. She has served as a workshop facilitator, curriculum writer, and coach, and was recently selected as a member of the Fulbright-Hays program to Iceland, where she created curriculum focused on Arctic justice and student activism. 

Dedicated to ongoing growth, Lindsay holds a Master’s Degree in Education and Social Justice and believes that reflection and collaboration, with peers and the wider community, are essential to elevating teaching, building bridges, and fostering positive outcomes for all learners.