Dara Gellman
Éducation des jeunes, Responsable du programme
Dara Gellman est la responsable du programme My Clothes My World à la FTA. Depuis plus de 20 ans, Dara travaille dans une grande variété de milieux éducatifs, se concentrant sur l’art et le design, les études interdisciplinaires, ainsi que l’éducation au changement climatique et à la durabilité. Dara est passionnée par l’éducation des jeunes qui encourage l’expression personnelle et l’autonomisation, soutient la résolution créative de problèmes et favorise la création de communautés. Dans sa sphère personnelle, Dara est une passionnée de plein air, une rédactrice en culture culinaire sur son blogue personnel présentant des recettes à base de plantes et des pratiques de cuisine à faible déchet, et elle demeure engagée à cultiver et à promouvoir la durabilité dans sa vie quotidienne.
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Dara is available for keynote presentations, panel discussions, educator workshops, professional development sessions, fireside chats, and podcast interviews, bringing both curriculum expertise and classroom wisdom to conversations about sustainability education, youth engagement, and the role of fashion in climate action.
To inquire about booking Dara, please get in touch.
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Understanding what current research tells us about climate education and youth engagement, and how that can help teachers and students
Using fashion as a relatable entry point for environmental and climate education
Exploring the impacts of the fashion system on our environment and communities
Connecting sustainability and climate education to existing curriculum across subjects
Supporting students to build critical thinking about consumption, fashion, citizenship, and action
Fostering youth engagement in climate action without shame or blame
Empowering educators to teach environmental topics with confidence and creativity
Professional development on climate and sustainability topics
Building impactful sustainability education programs
Taking part in reconciliation as educational practitioners
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Teachers and educators (K-12)
School administrators and principals
School boards and curriculum leaders
Environmental and sustainability education professionals
Education conference attendees and professional development events
Sustainability organizations and nonprofits
Youth-serving organizations and community groups
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Dara has spoken at educator events, sustainability conferences, and professional development sessions, including recently:
The EcoSchools TDSB annual Professional Development Day (2026, 2025)
Ontario Family Studies and Home Economics Educators’ Association professional development event and podcast (2026)