Stephen Ritz: A Teacher Growing Green in the South Bronx

Stephen Ritz: A Teacher Growing Green in the South Bronx

Stephen Ritz embodies the exuberance and energy of the social entrepreneur.  Watching this video is truly inspiring and showcases the addictive nature of social change.  Leading his classes of kids in the South Bronx to cultivate urban gardens, from veggies to indoor plants, Stephen Ritz’s students are constructing green walls and decorating indoor spaces with plant life.  Bringing the concrete jungle of the South Bronx alive, Ritz inspires a vibrant community, enhanced with jobs, edible herbs and improved health.  Its hard not to be inspired by Ritz’s tear provoking TED talk.  Check him out!!!

Also, read his profile here: http://www.greenbiz.com/speaker/stephen-ritz