Derek White, a teacher at North Tampa Christian Academy, a Tampa private school, has had a love for education since he was a math tutor in college. His philosophy is inspired by the great Nelson Mandela, who said, “Education is the most powerful tool which you can use to change the world.” His love for teaching continued after graduation when he tutored inner-city junior high school students in Dallas. As a community organizer, he worked to develop the leadership qualities of refugee youth living in Denver and Aurora, Colorado. His goal is to change the world; therefore, he teaches.