Pearl Arredondo
Educator & Activist | Transforming Schools Through Social-Emotional Learning
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Pearl Arredondo is a passionate educator and community advocate committed to empowering underserved students. As the founding principal of Social Justice Humanitas Academy, she has pioneered an innovative curriculum centered on social-emotional learning.
Arredondo's TED Talk on creating trauma-informed schools has inspired audiences worldwide. Her keynotes share practical strategies for cultivating school cultures that foster resilience, belonging, and lifelong success - especially for marginalized youth.
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My story, from gangland daughter to star teacher
Pearl Arredondo grew up in East Los Angeles, the daughter of a high-ranking gang member who was in and out of jail. Many teachers wrote her off as having a problem with authority. Now a teacher herself, she's creating a different kind of school and telling students her story so that they know it's okay if sometimes homework isn't the first thing on their minds.
| Event | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|
| TED | 2013 | 🇺🇸Long Beach, United States |
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