Gary S. Stager

About the Author

Gary S. Stager is a pioneering educator, computer scientist, and advocate for hands-on learning who has dedicated his career to transforming classrooms into dynamic spaces of invention and discovery. With decades of experience as a teacher, consultant, and speaker, he champions the integration of making, tinkering, and engineering into education to foster creativity and problem-solving skills in students of all ages. Stager's work draws from his time teaching in diverse settings, from American international schools in Australia to collaborations with MIT's Media Lab, emphasizing how technology and play can revolutionize learning. Through his writings and workshops, he inspires educators worldwide to move beyond rote memorization toward empowering children as innovators and thinkers.