The first-ever #GlobalTeacherInfluencer of the Year, Débora Garofalo, continues to make an impact 🥇 Since receiving the award, Débora has been recognised in numerous publications, highlighting her innovative work in extending educational reach through social media.

2026 @GEMS_ME @TeacherPrize winner @ROUBLENAGI met with the @EduMinOfIndia, Dharmendra Pradhan, following her win, marking an important moment of recognition for her work. @dpradhanbjp @unesco #GlobalTeacherPrize #TeachersMatter #IndianTeacher #India #RoubleNagi

.@ROUBLENAGI was announced the 2026 @GEMS_ME @TeacherPrize winner at the @WorldGovSummit, receiving the trophy from Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Sunny Varkey, Founder of @GEMS_ME & @teacherprize, and Chairman of the Varkey Foundation.

Surrounded by the educators who stood beside her throughout this journey 🙌 Rouble Nagi, the 10th winner of the 2026 @GEMS_ME @teacherprize, pictured with her fellow Top 10 finalists. @UNESCO @VarkeyFdn @ROUBLENAGI #GlobalTeacherPrize #TeachersMatter #RoubleNagi #India

Global Teacher Prize 2020 winner, Ranjitsinh Disale, reacts with pure joy on seeing fellow Indian, Rouble Nagi, win the 2026 GEMS Education Global Teacher Prize - a proud moment for India and for teachers everywhere. @GEMS_ME @UNESCO @VarkeyFdn @ROUBLENAGI @ranjitdisale

Celebrating excellence in education 🏆 Rouble Nagi, winner of the 2026 @GEMS_ME @TeacherPrize, with Sunny Varkey, Founder of the Global Teacher Prize and GEMS Education, and Chairman of the Varkey Foundation. #GlobalTeacherPrize #TeachersMatter @UNESCO @ROUBLENAGI

🏆 The 2026 @GEMS_ME @TeacherPrize winner is Rouble Nagi! 🇮🇳 An Indian artist and educator, Rouble has transformed communities through art-based education, reaching over one million children across India. A proud moment for Rouble and her community. Congratulations! @roublenagi

Global Teacher Prize Ambassador Débora Garofalo from Brazil has been named the first-ever #GlobalTeacherInfluencer of the Year! Launched by the Varkey Foundation, the new award recognises an exceptional teacher using social media to extend learning beyond the classroom. 🧵

Heartwarming moments as the 2026 @GEMS_ME #GlobalTeacherPrize Top 10 finalists share their news with loved ones, colleagues, and students. Congratulations, again, to all Top 10 finalists 🥳 @UNESCO @xtiandoir @AnaHernandezzzz @iamjasmynwright @ROUBLENAGI #TeachersMatter

Watch Joshue Castellanos Paternina’s heartfelt reaction as he learns he is a Top 10 finalist for the 2026 @GEMS_ME @teacherprize. Humbly expressing his joy, he reflects on the opportunity to continue creating positive change for students and communities. Congratulations, Joshue!