Sonja Williams

Sonja Williams

Middle School Education, Los Angeles

The Biomimicry Educator Programme changed the way I approach my 6th-grade science curriculum. The structure of the program was concise, clear, and organized. The format for resources and submitting work was clear and easy to access. Over the six months, I reworked the focus of my science standards to include WHAT we can learn FROM nature to solve current issues.
Sonja Williams

Sonja Williams

Middle School Education, Los Angeles

The Biomimicry Educator Programme changed the way I approach my 6th-grade science curriculum. The structure of the program was concise, clear, and organized. The format for resources and submitting work was clear and easy to access. Over the six months, I reworked the focus of my science standards to include WHAT we can learn FROM nature to solve current issues.

Dec 21, 2023

Dec 21, 2023

Ben Liu

Ben Liu

Biomimicry Educator, Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria

If you've been captivated by the potential of biomimicry and how it can shape a more sustainable and innovative future then the Learn Biomimicry Educators Programme should be your go-to next step! 


Beyond the well-design, accessible and thorough curriculum materials that form the backbone of the programme, the real 'gold' within this program is the connections and discussions you'll have with like-minded colleagues and mentors from across the globe that inspire you to take your biomimicry ideas further than you've probably ever thought possible. 


 The sky is no longer the limit... it's just the start

Ben Liu

Ben Liu

Biomimicry Educator, Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria

If you've been captivated by the potential of biomimicry and how it can shape a more sustainable and innovative future then the Learn Biomimicry Educators Programme should be your go-to next step! 


Beyond the well-design, accessible and thorough curriculum materials that form the backbone of the programme, the real 'gold' within this program is the connections and discussions you'll have with like-minded colleagues and mentors from across the globe that inspire you to take your biomimicry ideas further than you've probably ever thought possible. 


 The sky is no longer the limit... it's just the start

Mar 24, 2023

Mar 24, 2023

Ayenew Gezie Kebede
Ayenew Gezie Kebede

Assistant Professor and Lecturer

Participating in the Learn Biomimicry Educator Programme has been one of the most transformative experiences of my professional life. 


It reshaped how I think about education, design, and problem-solving. Before joining, I relied on conventional analytical approaches; now, I instinctively turn to nature as my first guide. 


The programme opened my eyes to an entirely new way of seeing the world. I began to notice context, function, biological strategies, systems, natural designs, and interdependencies everywhere - across leaves, rivers, organisms, and even social environments. 


This shift in perception sparked innovative ideas for my project and enabled me to weave Life’s Principles into a regenerative education framework. The Learn Biomimicry team played a profound role in this transformation. Their feedback was thoughtful, supportive, and empowering. They created a learning space that was both rigorous and nurturing, giving me the confidence to explore boldly while grounding my work in strong methodology. 


The programme also integrated seamlessly into my life and work. Despite my responsibilities, each module felt energising, meaningful, and immediately applicable to my context. 


By the end, I was not only inspired but truly equipped with a renewed vision, a stronger sense of purpose, and a project that reflects the true power of learning from nature. It has changed how I teach, how I design, and how I imagine the future. 


 Thank you so much, Jessica Berliner and Leigh Aultman, for your unwavering support. After years of teaching about nature, your mentorship helped me finally learn from nature and with nature. You made all the difference and continue to inspire me to trust in nature’s wisdom. 


Ultimately, I now deeply believe that whatever challenge we seek to address, nature’s wisdom can serve as our model, measure, and mentor.

Ayenew Gezie Kebede
Ayenew Gezie Kebede

Assistant Professor and Lecturer

Participating in the Learn Biomimicry Educator Programme has been one of the most transformative experiences of my professional life. 


It reshaped how I think about education, design, and problem-solving. Before joining, I relied on conventional analytical approaches; now, I instinctively turn to nature as my first guide. 


The programme opened my eyes to an entirely new way of seeing the world. I began to notice context, function, biological strategies, systems, natural designs, and interdependencies everywhere - across leaves, rivers, organisms, and even social environments. 


This shift in perception sparked innovative ideas for my project and enabled me to weave Life’s Principles into a regenerative education framework. The Learn Biomimicry team played a profound role in this transformation. Their feedback was thoughtful, supportive, and empowering. They created a learning space that was both rigorous and nurturing, giving me the confidence to explore boldly while grounding my work in strong methodology. 


The programme also integrated seamlessly into my life and work. Despite my responsibilities, each module felt energising, meaningful, and immediately applicable to my context. 


By the end, I was not only inspired but truly equipped with a renewed vision, a stronger sense of purpose, and a project that reflects the true power of learning from nature. It has changed how I teach, how I design, and how I imagine the future. 


 Thank you so much, Jessica Berliner and Leigh Aultman, for your unwavering support. After years of teaching about nature, your mentorship helped me finally learn from nature and with nature. You made all the difference and continue to inspire me to trust in nature’s wisdom. 


Ultimately, I now deeply believe that whatever challenge we seek to address, nature’s wisdom can serve as our model, measure, and mentor.

Dec 1, 2025

Dec 1, 2025