My Cool World LLC was founded in 2021 by Lisa Hermann and Uma Sashti to bring global culture to life for children through art. The company grew out of International Travelers, a cultural art enrichment program originally created in 2008 by Lisa Hermann in collaboration with educator Elizabeth Dowlen and Dr. Sidney Baker, then principal of Sarah Smith Elementary School.

For more than fourteen years, Lisa has been designing and teaching lessons that introduce children to cultural history and global traditions through hands-on art experiences. Rooted in the belief that learning about the world helps children grow into open-minded, kind, and culturally aware individuals, My Cool World uses art as a powerful lens for exploring traditions, symbols, stories, and everyday life from cultures around the globe.

Today, My Cool World develops curriculum for schools nationwide, teaches after-school enrichment programs and camps, and creates high-quality art projects and craft kits that allow families to explore cultural history and global traditions through creative expression. Lisa Hermann serves as the company’s creative director and lead educator, and continues to collaborate with Uma Sashti on select co-authored curriculum resources offered online.

It is a joy and honor to teach students about the world and to watch them create meaningful artwork that respects cultural traditions. My Cool World believes that making art is essential for fostering independent thinking, emotional well-being, and cultural awareness and for showing children that learning can be engaging, joyful, and deeply meaningful.