Encouraging student activism for environmental change
Wendy McKenzie
Wendy is passionate about the environment, and drives climate action in her school. She collaborates with geography and art teachers, and involves students in a range of activities, from recycling projects to SDG-themed mask-making. These projects culminate in advocacy events, including marches and public demonstrations. Wendy uses innovative strategies like educational TikTok, and creates inclusive classroom activities, to help engage all students, especially shy ones. Her students’ activism promotes environmental change and fosters a sense of global responsibility.
Listen to Wendy
“I think if as teachers we open up and we are willing to say when we need help and we are willing to affirm others when they do well, I think we will all have better days every day.”
Wendy McKenzie
Wendy McKenzie
Wendy McKenzie is a dedicated educator with 27 years of experience teaching at secondary school and serving as UNESCO school coordinator for 15 years. She has also lectured at the tertiary level and is currently the head of the modern studies department at Queen’s Royal College in Trinidad. Wendy is committed to student-centred and collaborative learning, emphasizing sustainability through projects and initiatives with UNESCO, the Centre for Global Education, and TakingITGlobal. She actively engages students in finding ways to reduce their carbon footprint in an oil and gas-based nation-state. Wendy is passionate about creating a positive impact through education.
