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Ordained to Teach: How Pain and People Inspire Purpose

Herman Douglas • TEDxNorristown

Herman Douglas is a reading and writing teacher at the School District of Philadelphia. Herman’s fundamental purpose is to promote student achievement among black and brown children. In this video, Herman shares his deeply personal story to show how pain and a community can inspire purpose for others.

Herman Douglas is a reading and writing teacher at the School District of Philadelphia. Herman’s fundamental purpose is to promote student achievement among black and brown children. In this video, Herman shares his deeply personal story to show how pain and a community can inspire purpose for others.

This talk was presented to a local audience at TEDxNorristown, an independent event.

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This talk was presented to a local audience at TEDxNorristown, an independent event.

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