International speaker and freelance blogger Timmy Sullivan shares his perspective on the major differences between teachers and educators and the impact an educator can have on the lives of their students.

At 17-years-old, Timmy Sullivan, a senior at Burlington High School, has distinguished himself as a bi-lingual international speaker and freelance agent, landing himself professional work opportunities with pioneering brands in the educational technology industry. Fusing his passion for language with his admiration for public education, Sullivan craved an educational environment central to student’s individual passions. After researching trends in education, as well as current educational movements, Sullivan began advocating for personalized learning environments and student voice in education. Throughout this process, he has recognized the incredible impact of appropriate technology integration, and has worked to impact the digital learning community as well.