Stephen Ritz
Green Educator | Revolutionizing School Gardens & Student Health
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Stephen Ritz is a teacher, urban farmer, and founder of the Green Bronx Machine. His pioneering school gardening programs have transformed over 100 schoolyards into thriving edible gardens, improving student nutrition, academic performance, and environmental sustainability.
Ritz is a recipient of the Medal of Honor from the International Association of School Librarians and the Global Teacher Prize, which recognizes his innovative work empowering youth and communities. His talks inspire audiences to grow their own food, leverage the power of plants, and cultivate a healthier future.
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A teacher growing green in the South Bronx
A whirlwind of energy and ideas, Stephen Ritz is a teacher in New York's tough South Bronx, where he and his kids grow lush gardens for food, greenery -- and jobs. Just try to keep up with this New York treasure as he spins through the many, many ways there are to grow hope in a neighborhood many have written off, or in your own.
Stephen Ritz at Sustainable Brands 2023
| Event | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sustainable Brands | 2023 | |
| TEDxManhattan 2012 | 2012 | 🇺🇸New York, United States |
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