Nadia Lopez: Why open a school? To close a prison
Nadia Lopez: Proč si otevřít školu? Aby se zavřelo vězení
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,
Mott Hall Bridges Academy,
in the Brownsville section of Brooklyn --
je v brownsvillské části Brooklynu,
and violent neighborhoods
a násilných částí
with high poverty rates,
s vysokou mírou chudoby
kteří porozumí
of a disadvantaged community,
children as early as fourth grade.
již od čtvrté třídy.
that was a district public school,
která byla veřejnou školou ve čtvrti
potřebovalo zvláštní péči.
were below grade level
odpovídající znalosti
below the poverty level.
žilo pod hranicí chudoby.
ask my 13-year-old,
svého 13letého syna:
live that long."
of working in a fast-food restaurant.
pracovat ve fast-foodu.
že nemají ani tušení,
because they're lifelong learners.
protože se učí celý život.
and career readiness.
nebo do zaměstnání.
of purple and black,
purpurovou a černou,
that they are descendants of greatness,
připomínalo velikost předků
take over this world.
kteří mohou a ovládnou svět.
competitive high schools
z lepších středních škol
met Brandon Stanton,
potkal Brandona Stantona,
"Humans of New York."
"Lidé v New Yorku."
of a young man from Brownsville
mladého muže z Brownsvillu,
being thrown off of a roof.
shozen ze střechy.
be influenced by a principal
může být ovlivněn ředitelkou,
that believes in all children.
která věří ve všechny děti.
of our underprivileged children
tolika našich sociálně slabých dětí,
make education a priority.
musí stát naší prioritou.
vyvolal globální senzaci,
dollars being raised
1,4 milionů dolarů,
to colleges and universities,
navštívit vysoké školy a univerzity,
vysokoškolské školné.
from Brownsville visited Harvard,
200 mladých lidí z Brownsvillu,
was a real possibility.
vybrat vysokou školu.
that had been imposed upon them
které jim byly vnuceny tím,
is happening in our schools,
se děje na našich školách,
that inspire children.
that is not perfect.
který není dokonalý.
what is the best curriculum.
aby určili ty nejlepší osnovy.
to often provide resources
aby často poskytli zdroje,
že na vše dohlédnu.
to give feedback,
to be just as successful
aby moji učitelé byli tak úspěšní
every single day,
my personal cell number,
and those who graduated --
phone calls and text messages
proč mi volají a píšou
in our classrooms.
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.
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