Craig R. Barrett (born 1939) retired last year from Intel Corp. as CEO and chairman of the board after a 35-year career, but his passion continues to be inspiring future generations of learners. Barrett has undertaken national and international roles in the advancement of technology and learning. Until last year, he was chairman of the United Nations Global Alliance for Information and Communication Technologies and Development, which works to bring computers and other technology to developing parts of the world. He also serves as one of the private sector leaders for a national education science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) initiative.

How has Barrett influenced you as an educator?