Recent Emmy Award Winner Tim Gunn, is best known for mentoring up-and-coming fashion designers on Project Runway. As a former head of the fashion department at the Parsons School for Design and distinguished author of three books, Tim is an educator at heart and is passionate about helping kids see the importance of math in fashion design.

Diane von FÜrstenberg is a world-renowned fashion designer and creator of the iconic "wrap dress," which is celebrating it's 40th Anniversary. As the president of the CFDA, she is dedicated to helping young fashion designers make their dreams of success come true.

Manil Suri is a mathematics professor at the University of Maryland Baltimore County, and the author, most recently, of “The City of Devi.” A longer version of his remarks may be found in his New York Times op-ed, “How to Fall in Love With Math.” He is currently working on an e-novel based on popular math which will incorporate video.

Samantha Black put her design (and math) skills to the test as a contestant on Season 11 of Project Runway. After working for some of the best designers in the world, Samantha Black started her own fashion label, Sammy B.

Jessalyn is a ninth grader at Marlboro High School and 2013 Scholastic Art Award Winner for Fashion. She hopes to one day become a fashion designer and open her own stores around the world. In the meantime, she’s working hard in both math and art class.

Drew is a junior at Montclair High School and has loved drawing ever since he could hold a crayon. He is also a recipient of a 2013 Scholastic Art Award Winner for Fashion. After completing his education, Drew plans to pursue a career designing fantasy characters and costumes for movies or video games.

Robin is a senior at the Fieldston School. While she aspires to become a doctor, Robin is also passionate about fashion design and photography. She originally inspired the Math@Work series when she brought us the idea of promoting mathematics to young girls by connecting math and careers in fashion.

From our very own Scholastic Math team, Kimberly Agin is a former high school math teacher from Ohio. Passionate about educational technology, Kim is a key member of our Development team at Scholastic, where she works primarily on our MATH 180  teacher software.

Carla Hall is a co-host of ABC’s popular lifestyle series “The Chew,” and is best known as a competitor on Bravo’s “Top Chef,” where she won over audiences with her fun catch phrase, “Hootie Hoo,” and her philosophy to always cook with love.

The new Top Chef Season 11 winner, Chef Nicholas Elmi has worked at some of the top rated French restaurants including Guy Savoy, Le Bec Fin, Union Pacific, Oceana and Lutece. This fall, Nicholas opened Laurel, a French American restaurant with a focus on sustainability and simplicity.

Lyanna is a 15 year-old 10th grade student at Food and Finance High School. After graduation, she plans to go to a culinary college to further her studies in the world of food. Once finished with school, she would like to be the head chef at her own restaurant.

Diamond is a 10th grader at Food and Finance High School. She is looking forward to being a pastry chef, and one day, she would like to manage her own bakery. Lately, she has been focusing very hard on piping skills and working many catering events.

Jacob is a junior at Food and Finance High School. He hopes to one day become a nutritionist. He believes that as a nutritionist, he could change the world in many ways. He is passionate about showing people how to be healthy by teaching them how to eat right and exercise.

Sam Kass is the Executive Director of Let’s Move! and Senior Policy Advisor for Nutrition Policy. In this capacity, Sam leads the First Lady’s work to help America raise a healthier generation of kids and ensure that kids have the opportunity for the long, healthy lives they deserve. Sam is also Assistant White House Chef.

Mr. Deegan is a 10th grade Geometry teacher at Food and Finance High School. Aside from eating the delicious food his students make, his favorite part about teaching at Food and Finance is helping his students learn, grow, and succeed.

Like many ICE students, Chef-Instructor Dalia Jurgensen left a former career to train as a chef. Starting off her career at Nobu, she went on to become Pastry Chef at Veritas and Executive Pastry Chef at Devlin Metro Group. Her memoir, Spiced, was published in 2009.

After 15 years in the kitchens of such iconic New York restaurants as Marcus Samuelsson’s Aquavit, Chef Michael Garrett joined the faculty at ICE in 2013. Garrett is most recognized for his time as Executive Chef of the groundbreaking Harlem restaurant, Red Rooster.

Have worked alongside such famed chefs as Emeril Lagasse, Tom Colicchio and Marc Forgione, ICE Chef-Instructor Jenny McCoy is a pastry powerhouse in her own right. Outside the classroom, McCoy regularly appears on the Food Network and recently published her first cookbook, Desserts for Every Season.

From our very own Scholastic Math team, Kimberly Agin is a former high school math teacher from Ohio. Passionate about educational technology, Kim is a key member of our Development team at Scholastic, where she works primarily on our MATH 180  teacher software.

Ty Pennington is a carpenter, artist, and host. He is most known for his work on ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.

Sarah is a 7th grade honor student from Stella Worley Middle School in New Orleans. She is passionate about math and hopes to be either a math teacher or pediatrician when she grows up.

Ricco is a 10th grader at De La Salle High School in New Orleans. Ricco plays quarterback for his school's football team and also loves math.

From our very own Scholastic Math team, Kimberly Agin is a former high school math teacher from Ohio. Passionate about educational technology, Kim is a key member of our Development team at Scholastic, where she works primarily on our MATH 180  teacher software.

Cesar R. Rodriguez coordinates product donations and construction services for Make It Right as their Construction Services Manager. Cesar was among the first group of contractors to return to New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina.

Taylor Royle is Make It Right’s Communications Director. She oversees the organization’s public relations, events, outreach and partnerships, website and social media.

Katherine O’Bryon is Make It Right’s Administrative Project Coordinator. She works with contractors, architects, and staff to support the day-to-day operations related to the construction of the organization's LEED Platinum homes in New Orleans.