Nira Dale is an Apple Distinguished Educator (ADE), English teacher, and a K-12 instructional specialist. She has presented and facilitated various professional development sessions, workshops, and webinars on pedagogy and instructional technology through local and international platforms. Nira has also been named the PBS Digital Innovator Lead for her state. She is a learner, a thought leader, a collaborator, and an inspirer. Nira has written articles on her philosophy and experiences of teaching and learning, which have been featured on Edutopia.org, TED-Ed, and TeachThought. Her two favorite quotes for educators are "Attitude exceeds aptitude...Teach their minds, but reach their hearts," and "The most valuable resource that all teachers have is each other. Without collaboration, our growth is limited to our own perspectives." —R.J. Meehan
