Rich Baxter currently serves as Grade 7 teacher with Toronto District School Board and pioneers educational technology through his Lern2ern platform development. His interdisciplinary background includes Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Arts), Master of Laws (Commercial Law), and Bachelor of Education from OISE. International teaching experience in Hong Kong's public schools. Recipient of multiple awards including Elementary Art Educator of the Year (Ontario Art Education Association, 2015) and TDSB Excellence Award. His philosophy centers on fostering distinctly human capacities—creativity, empathy, ethical reasoning, and collaborative problem-solving—while leveraging emerging technologies for authentic learning experiences.