Hannah Pilarski received her BA in English at the University at Buffalo, and is currently an English Education graduate student at Buffalo State University. As an enthusiastic middle school teacher at Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School, Hannah believes strongly in equitable education, critical literacy skills, and the power of a good story. She is dedicated to encouraging her students to believe in the power of their voices, and seeks to create a classroom that inspires and empowers young people. Beyond the classroom, Hannah is an avid reader, a determined gardener, and a proud mother.