Chanda Jefferson, Educator

TOMORROW! REGISTRATION OPENS FOR OUR 2026 PROGRAMS at 12PM ET on OCT. 1st! July 1-10 is our Educator Academy in the Amazon - our flagship inquiry-based program focuses on deep classroom connections, field studies, and community-based conservation. July 11-20 is the Amazon Research Initiative for Educators - a deep dive into field research conducted in partnership with the Amazon Conservatory for Tropical Studies and tropical ecology researchers. Space is limited and our rosters fill quickly! Go to https://morphoinstitute.org/professional-development/ to learn more and get ready to register!

Don’t just teach about ecosystems—immerse yourself in one. Morpho’s 2026 summer PDs bring science to life in the Amazon rainforest. 🌿Get the scoop during our virtual info night on Monday, Sept. 29 at 7PM ET. Register and learn more here: www.morphoinstitute.org/professional-development.

Have a fantastic year friends! I hope to meet you all one day. 🎉🎉

Excited, Energized, and Elevated. The past week in Guyana was truly unforgettable! 🇬🇾✨

I had the honor of serving as a guest speaker at a youth conference in the Timehri village. My session, Living Life with No Filters, encouraged young people about social media influence and distractions, time management tools, and how education can open doors to incredible opportunities.

Deep gratitude to our amazing host family and the visionaries of this youth conference, the Uwagboe Family. Sending love to Melinda Wright and Conya Ayodele for the opportunity and encouragement to be part of such impactful work. Love y’all! ❤️💛💚

"You want me to be small… but I refuse." – Ironheart

Thanks Kenton Jamar for writing this incredible article on Marvel's Ironheart and including my voice about the importance of characters like Riri Williams for the future of STEM.

Check out the Christian Science Monitor article and watch the Ironheart miniseries on Disney+

https://www.csmonitor.com/The-Culture/TV/2025/0623/marvel-ironheart-stem-riri-williams

Celebrating Women Who Inspire

This , I honor the women uplifting the next generation through mentorship, education, and advocacy. Grateful to be part of this mission—watch below to learn about some of my community work.

Happy International Women's Day

Tag a woman making a difference!

The future of STEM looks bright for local #Philadelphia students participating in @pennengineering’s STEM education programming, which sets them up for success in engineering through hands-on experience and mentorship. 💡 Watch more from Penn & Philly’s “Your Stories” video series at the link in our bio. #UPenn #Penn #PennAndPhilly #Philly #CommunityImpact #PhillyLocal #STEM

Hello from Texas! Excited to present Data-Driven Robotic Art at the inaugural Data Science Education Conference.

This is one of many K-12 activities developed for teachers and students through our National AI Research Institute. 🎨🤖 📈

NEW FUNDING AVAILABLE! In partnership with the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, the Morpho Institute is offering $2K mini-grants to K12 educators interested in participating in the Amazon Research Initiative for Educators (ARIE), July 11-21, 2025. The application deadline is March 1.
Learn more about ARIE here: https://morphoinstitute.org/arie/
Apply here: https://forms.gle/cSWN1QfAfMaTaMT29

Congratulations 🩷

Congratulations to the 2025 State Teachers of the Year!

Visit ntoy.ccsso.org to learn who is representing your state!