Dr. Michelle Pledger is the Founder of Living for Liberation and serves as the Director of Liberation at the High Tech High Graduate School of Education. A nationally recognized educator, author, and speaker, she partners with schools, districts, and organizations to cultivate liberatory, equitable, and human-centered learning environments. Drawing on her expertise in culturally responsive and sustaining pedagogy, project-based learning, and systems transformation, Dr. Pledger empowers educators to disrupt inequity while honoring the lived experiences of students and communities. She is the author of LIBERATE! Pocket-Sized Paradigms for Liberatory Learning, an accessible guide to creating classrooms where all learners can thrive. Through her engaging keynotes and professional learning, Dr. Pledger inspires educators to lead with courage, empathy, and purpose in pursuit of educational justice and liberation.