Sonia Toledo | Founder, Dignity of Children From Nearly Closing Her Doors to Building a Movement in 2026 Interview Date: January 26, 2026   THE MISSION Sonia Toledo founded Dignity of Children because of lived experience. Growing up with an undiagnosed learning disability, she struggled throughout her K–12 years. She wasn’t reading or writing at the same pace as her peers. She was teased. She internalized self-doubt. What stayed with her most wasn’t the curriculum — it was ho

Background: From Classroom Teacher to Ed‑Tech Founder Adam spent years in the classroom, working directly with students and witnessing the daily challenges that come with large class sizes and limited time for meaningful conversation. In 2017, he joined forces with a colleague to launch Bloomsights.com , an online platform designed to capture student voice and provide educators with actionable insights into school climate and student well‑being. The goal was simple: help teac

Background Travis Hostetter spent more than two decades working as a teacher and principal. During his time in schools, he developed solutions for problems such as student enrollment and teacher development, and realized that other school leaders could benefit from them. This led him to found AT Learning , a company that helps K‑12 schools grow their enrollment and improve teacher quality. Despite his deep understanding of education and coaching, Travis admitted that transact