Daniel Thalkar

Dan grew up in a small town in rural Pennsylvania and taught in the Philippines as a Peace Corps Volunteer before settling in Los Angeles. He is a member of Bene Israel, an Indian-Jewish community that has lived around Mumbai for generations. As a social studies and restorative justice lead teacher, Dan believes that by imagining the kind of world we want to live in — one grounded in equity, justice and love — we can create new possibilities and chart a path of action in the present. He is an avid reader and writer who believes in the transformative possibilities of travel and interacting with other cultures. Dan became a parent just over three years ago, and his daughter has rapidly become the coolest person he knows. As a Scholar, he is excited to learn and collaborate with young people and educators who aspire to create positive change in the world.