From a young age, Ida Fiore knew she wanted to be a teacher. “I loved school and everything about it, from learning new things to building relationships with my teachers and classmates,” she says. “Teaching felt like a natural path for me, combining my passion for education and my desire to make a difference in the lives of others.”

Now 32 years into her teaching career, Fiore has made an indelible mark by co-founding SaLT (Service and Learning Together), a volunteer-run nonprofit whose mission is to empower students by giving them the opportunity to travel, learn and serve.