Rafe Esquith
Rafe Esquith is an award-winning teacher known for his work in inner-city Los Angeles.
He gained fame for his Hobart Shakespeareans program, where students perform full-length Shakespeare plays.
Esquith has received numerous accolades, including the National Medal of the Arts, and has been honored by Oprah Winfrey and the Dalai Lama.
He is the author of several books on education, with "Teach Like Your Hair's on Fire" being his most popular.
Esquith is renowned for his dedication, often working long hours and weekends with his students.
His teaching philosophy emphasizes high expectations, moral development, and a comprehensive curriculum that includes art, music, and literature.
