Gamal Sherif is a passionate advocate for green schools that conserve energy and water, improve air quality, and foster sustainable practices, justice, and joy. He believes that the world is abundant, and that intentional strategies for environmental justice can improve the quality of life for all people now, without compromising the needs of future generations.
Gamal’s commitment to green schools started in Philadelphia when he served as a history and science teacher. Since then, Gamal has served curriculum director, principal, and consultant the Center for Teaching Quality, the National Science Foundation, and the Pennsylvania Green and Healthy Schools Partnership.
Gamal’s expertise is in program design and implementation. As a Program Manager with EcoRise, Gamal worked with educators, students, architects, and engineers to advance green building education and certification, professional development networks, and summer internships.
Gamal has a bachelor’s degree in sociology from SUNY-Binghamton. Gamal earned a Masters in Teaching from Temple University as well as a Master of Science in Educational Leadership from the University of Pennsylvania. Since 2012, Gamal served as a Fellow with the U.S. Department of Education, and in 2017, he became an Ambassador with the United Nations #TeachSDG's program. Gamal is also a credentialed LEED Green Associate and Climate Change Officer.
