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Pernille Ripp is an expert in literacy and technology integration and  dedicates her research and practice to developing engaged and empowered students and communities. She is a teacher, speaker, author, blogger, and passionate advocate for education. She is a Skype Master Teacher, recipient of the 2015 WEMTA Making IT Happen Award; and the 2015 ISTE Award for  Innovation in Global Collaboration.

In 2010, Pernille Ripp founded The Global Read Aloud, a global literacy initiative that began with a simple goal in mind: one book to connect the world. From its humble beginnings, the GRA has grown to connect millions of students around the world.

 

She is the author of Passionate Readers--The Art of Reaching and Engaging Every Child; Passionate Learners--How to Engage and Empower Students; Empowered Schools, Empowered Students; and Reimagining Literacy Through Global Collaboration.