Nadia Lopez: Why open a school? To close a prison
Νάντια Λόπεζ: Γιατί να ανοίξουμε ένα σχολείο; Για να κλείσουμε μια φυλακή
Nadia Lopez is the founding principal of Mott Hall Bridges Academy, where she is showing the world how underprivileged communities can beat the odds and create positive institutions that have a global impact. Full bio
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Bridges Academy in 2010,
Μοτ Χολ Μπρίτζες το 2010,
για να κλείσω μια φυλακή.
ένας τολμηρός στόχος,
in the Brownsville section of Brooklyn --
στο Μπράουνσβιλ του Μπρούκλιν,
and violent neighborhoods
και βίαιες γειτονιές
with high poverty rates,
με υψηλά ποσοστά φτώχειας,
of a disadvantaged community,
μιας μη προνομιούχας κοινότητας,
children as early as fourth grade.
που στρατολογούν παιδιά
that was a district public school,
από το επίπεδο της τάξης τους
were below grade level
below the poverty level.
κάτω από τα όρια της φτώχειας.
δεν βρίσκονται στις τάξεις τους,
πού θα καταλήξουν;
ask my 13-year-old,
όταν ρωτούσα έναν 13χρονο,
σε πέντε χρόνια;»
live that long."
of working in a fast-food restaurant.
σε κάποια αλυσίδα φαστ φουντ.
έξω από τη γειτονιά τους.
because they're lifelong learners.
επειδή θα μαθητεύουν για μια ολόκληρη ζωή.
and career readiness.
και για την καριέρα τους.
of purple and black,
που είναι βασιλικά χρώματα,
that they are descendants of greatness,
ότι είναι απόγονοι μεγαλείου
επιστήμονες, επιχειρηματίες,
take over this world.
που θα κατακτήσουν τον κόσμο.
από τα πιο απαιτητικά λύκεια
competitive high schools
γνώρισε τον Μπράντον Στάντον,
met Brandon Stanton,
«Humans of New York».
"Humans of New York."
of a young man from Brownsville
ενός νεαρού από το Μπράουνσβιλ
από μια οροφή κτιρίου.
being thrown off of a roof.
να τον επηρεάσει μια διευθύντρια
be influenced by a principal
το οποίο πιστεύει σε όλα τα παιδιά.
that believes in all children.
of our underprivileged children
πολλών μη προνομιούχων παιδιών
να γίνει προτεραιότητα η εκπαίδευση.
make education a priority.
είχε παγκόσμια απήχηση
1,4 εκατομμύρια δολάρια
dollars being raised
to colleges and universities,
να επισκεφτούν κολλέγια και πανεπιστήμια,
εκπαιδευτικά προγράμματα,
from Brownsville visited Harvard,
επισκέφθηκαν το Χάρβαρντ,
was a real possibility.
that had been imposed upon them
που τους είχαν επιβληθεί
is happening in our schools,
πραγματοποιείται στα σχολεία μας
που εμπνέουν τα παιδιά.
that inspire children.
that is not perfect.
what is the best curriculum.
ποια είναι η καλύτερη διδακτέα ύλη.
to often provide resources
με δικά τους χρήματα
για να κάνω βελτιωτικές προτάσεις,
to give feedback,
to be just as successful
να είναι αντάξιοι
πρόσβαση σε μένα,
every single day,
του προσωπικού μου κινητού,
my personal cell number,
and those who graduated --
τηλεφωνήματα και μηνύματα
phone calls and text messages
για να επιτύχουμε
in our classrooms.
στις εξαιρετικές τους ικανότητες,
δύναμη στην εκπαίδευση.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Nadia Lopez - EducatorNadia Lopez is the founding principal of Mott Hall Bridges Academy, where she is showing the world how underprivileged communities can beat the odds and create positive institutions that have a global impact.
Why you should listen
Dr. Nadia Lopez is pioneering a path of inspired leadership. The founding principal of Mott Hall Bridges Academy, a New York City Public School, Lopez became a viral sensation after one of her students was featured on the popular blog, Humans of New York. Millions of people around the world discovered the positive learning environment, high expectations and growing success rate at her school, which is located right in the middle of one of the most under-served communities in America. In 2015 a Humans of New York fundraiser raised $1.4 million to take Lopez's students on college trips that include Harvard University, Summer STEAM programs and college scholarships.
Lopez's story was shared across numerous media outlets and resulted in her guest appearing on the Ellen Show, visiting President Barack Obama at the White House and receiving the Medal of Distinction from Barnard College. In addition, Lopez was honored alongside First Lady Michelle Obama with the Change Agent Award at the Black Girls Rock show hosted on BET Networks.
Lopez's passion, belief in children and strong conviction has been unwavering in her belief that her community needs strong leadership. Despite the adversities she faced in opening Mott Hall Bridges Academy in 2010, Lopez is encouraged and inspired to see children overcome the "beautiful challenges" of Brownsville and ensuring that they are admitted into some of the most competitive high schools in New York City. Understanding the power of programming, Lopez continues to impact the lives of children through her "She Is Me" and "I Matter" initiatives, which have served thousands of youth throughout Central Brooklyn by providing workshops, forums and mentoring. Lopez continues to influence and inspire the world through her company The Lopez Effect, which offers a blueprint for personal and organizational success.
Nadia Lopez | Speaker | TED.com