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📚 Who are the Must-Watch Teacher Influencers?
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Happy Monday, educators extraordinaire!
Influencers have the power to shape minds, spark trends, and bring people together. And while social media is packed with celebrities flexing their fame, the real game-changers? Teachers. Meet Thomas Blakemore, a British teacher who started making videos to help a student with test anxiety—six years later, kids around the world are still tuning in. From study strategies to tech tips, his content is all about making learning easier.
Then there’s Rachel Accurso, aka Ms. Rachel, whose catchy toddler tunes have earned her 13.3 million YouTube subscribers (and the gratitude of countless parents). She’s even easier to watch now thanks to her distribution deal with Netflix.
And let’s not forget Alex Gray, an educator in Dubai who took to social media during the pandemic and now runs The International Classroom podcast, sharing fresh ideas with teachers worldwide.
Whether they’re making us laugh, think, or feel a little less alone, these educators are proving that teachers can be influencers, too. With every post, video, and podcast, they’re changing lives—just like they do in the classroom. So here’s to you, the original influencers. The world is watching, and we love what you do.
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