The Role of Teachers in Sci-Fi
Sunday, February 22, 2026  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

From Miss Frizzle to Doc Brown, teachers have played a big role in science fiction. Who are your favorite tutors, mentors and instructors and what roles did they play?




Panelists:
A. Burrows
Tr. Morris
K. Sullivan
B. Yalow
B. Jones *







2026-02-22 12:00:00 2026-02-22 13:00:00 America/Chicago The Role of Teachers in Sci-Fi

From Miss Frizzle to Doc Brown, teachers have played a big role in science fiction. Who are your favorite tutors, mentors and instructors and what roles did they play?

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