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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.