Nadia Lopez: Why open a school? To close a prison
Надя Лопез: Зачем открывать школы? Чтобы закрывать тюрьмы
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,
академию Мотт Холл Бриджес,
что это смелая идея,
in the Brownsville section of Brooklyn --
в Браунсвилле в Бруклине,
and violent neighborhoods
и криминальных районов
with high poverty rates,
в бедных районах,
которые с пониманием отнесутся
of a disadvantaged community,
в неблагополучных районах,
children as early as fourth grade.
даже четвероклассников.
that was a district public school,
районной средней школы,
с особыми потребностями.
were below grade level
below the poverty level.
ask my 13-year-old,
когда я обращалась к 13-летнему ученику:
live that long."
на вопрос о цели в жизни отвечала,
of working in a fast-food restaurant.
в ресторане быстрого питания.
because they're lifelong learners.
потому что они учатся всю жизнь.
and career readiness.
и к будущей работе.
of purple and black,
пурпурный и чёрный,
that they are descendants of greatness,
что они унаследовали величие,
take over this world.
завоевать этот мир.
competitive high schools
с самым высоким конкурсом
met Brandon Stanton,
повстречал Брэндона Стэнтона,
"Humans of New York."
«Humans of New York».
of a young man from Brownsville
молодого человека из Браунсвилля,
being thrown off of a roof.
be influenced by a principal
that believes in all children.
of our underprivileged children
из неблагополучного окружения,
make education a priority.
своим приоритетом.
по всему миру,
dollars being raised
1,4 млн долларов,
to colleges and universities,
поездки в колледжи и университеты,
from Brownsville visited Harvard,
200 подростков из Браунсвилля
was a real possibility.
в колледж по своему выбору.
that had been imposed upon them
is happening in our schools,
образовательная революция,
которые обеспечивают детей любовью,
that inspire children.
that is not perfect.
группа преподавателей,
what is the best curriculum.
идеальной школьной программы.
to often provide resources
чтобы обеспечить учеников тем,
to give feedback,
to be just as successful
были такими же успешными,
every single day,
my personal cell number,
моего личного телефона,
and those who graduated --
и бывших выпускников,
phone calls and text messages
я получаю звонки и сообщения
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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