Wilkie V. Law, III is the co-creator of the Lighthouse Educator Development Project, an organization whose sole mission is to “inspire teachers” and the co-host of the Value Adds Value Podcast.  He was born and raised in Houston, TX.  He graduated from Kashmere Sr. High School and received his B.S. in Applied Sociology from Southwest Texas State University in San Marcos and his Masters in Teacher Leadership from Concordia University- Portland.  He is currently pursuing his Doctorate in Instructional Leadership from Concordia University- Portland.  Wilkie is a 6^th grade Math Educator in Aldine ISD where he has spent his entire 13 year teaching career.  He started his career in education as a Paraprofessional (GAP Aide) at Nimitz 9th Grade Center before becoming certified and taking a Special Education Inclusion position at Stehlik Intermediate where he served for 11 years, three as a Math Skills Specialist. 
Currently Wilkie presents around the nation on the importance of teacher-student relationships, the power of mentorship, professional development and inspiring teachers.  He is a dynamic speaker whose use of illustration and storytelling captivates audiences.

Along with being an educator and a presenter, he is also an ordained minister and a talented musician.    He is a devoted husband, and a father who is committed to his family and to bettering the lives of others.  His goal is to inspire students and teachers to be their most authentic version of themselves and to connect with others in a meaningful manner that inspires others to do the same!  

His favorite phrase is “the one with the most experiences wins in the end.  Each day we as educators have the opportunity to positively impact the lives of others that creates a ripple effect for generations to come.  We are the only profession on the planet (the 1%) that is responsible for cultivating the futures of the 99%.