Elliot Washor
Co-Founder, Big Picture Learning
Elliot Washor, Ed.D. is the co-founder of Big Picture Learning. He is also the co-founder of The Met Center in Providence, RI. Elliot has been involved in school reform for more than 50 years as a teacher, principal, administrator, video producer, and writer. Elliot’s interests lie in the field of how schools can connect with communities to understand tacit and disciplinary learning both in and outside of school. Elliot is deeply committed to keeping the person centered in personalized learning. He persistently pushes the boundaries of educational practices to influence the world of education, especially for those youth living in communities furthest from opportunity. Elliot was selected as one of the Daring Dozen – The Twelve Most Daring Educators by the George Lucas Education Foundation.