sam seidel

Sam has spent over 20 years teaching in, designing, leading, and writing about schools and youth programs. this has happened while working at some pretty great organizations, including AS220, Big Picture Learning, City Year, and the Stanford d.school. after his first book, Hip Hop Genius was released in 2011, he spent several years touring the world, speaking with educators and students, leading professional development sessions for and consulting to school districts, nonprofits, and foundations. sam is the coauthor of Creative Hustle, Hip Hop Genius 2.0, and Changing the Conversation About School Safety. sam has been a member of the Circle for Justice Innovation for over ten years.