Thomas Bangert

ONE BILLION SEEDS: The Permaculture Revolution

The mark of a great educator is the ability to create in a student the desire for deeper understanding. When a student actively pursues information, they are more likely to retain it. One method of inspiring independent learning is by applying classroom concepts in real world scenarios. Elementary school teacher Thomas Bangert (‘97, MS ‘09) does just that. p.10-15

Ripe for Change

Alumnus Thomas Bangert works to create sustainable changes in students’ diets. p.36-37

From the Streets to the Sea Challenge

Each year, TreePeople through their Generation Earth program asks middle and high school students from all over Los Angeles County to create campaigns to educate their peers about water pollution and how to take actions to protect local water supplies on their campuses and in surrounding communities.