Lucas Bergström
Changing the world through questions—grows into a future we build with children.
- Where have you lived, and how has it shaped your perspective?
- I was born and raised in Stockholm, Sweden, but have lived in Germany and the UK as well. Experiencing different cultures taught me to value open dialogue, fairness, and lifelong learning.
- What languages do you speak and how do they influence how you connect with people?
- I speak Swedish, English, and German. Language has shown me that connection is more about listening than speaking perfectly.
- Can you share something about your background or identity that’s important to you?
- I grew up in a country that values equality deeply, and I try to carry that spirit of fairness and inclusion into every learning environment.
- Tell us about a childhood memory that still makes you smile.
- As a child, I loved making up stories and recording "radio shows" with my cousins. It sparked my love for communication and storytelling.
- Describe yourself in three words!
- Thoughtful, enthusiastic, encouraging.
- What did you study, and what inspired you to choose it?
- I studied Education and Global Studies. I wanted to understand how learning shapes not just individuals, but entire communities and societies.
- If you could go back and take any course again, or invent your own, what would it be called?
- I would create a course called “Learning for Change” — exploring how education drives social justice and innovation.
- How do you build trust with children you’ve just met?
- I make sure to celebrate small successes early on and encourage open conversation. Trust grows through shared laughter and shared goals.
- What do you believe children can teach adults (or others)?
- Children constantly remind us that questioning things is not only natural — it’s necessary.
- What does a “successful” session look like to you?
- When a child feels heard, respected, and leaves with more questions than they came with, it’s a good session.
- If you could learn anything with a child, what would it be and why?
- I would love to explore global cultures together through art and food — creative mediums are powerful tools for empathy.
- What's one topic you would go back and teach yourself when you were a child?
- Critical thinking — learning how to question and analyze would have made a huge difference in my younger years.
- What aspects of society have felt strange or unsettling to you as you’ve grown older?
- The increasing polarization in societies feels unsettling. I believe education must focus on building bridges, not walls.