Name: My story, from gangland daughter to star teacher
Uploaded: 2013-05-08T15:05:00Z
Duration: 7 min 50 s
Description: 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.

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.

Pearl Arredondo: My story, from gangland daughter to star teacher

My story, from gangland daughter to star teacher

Resilience shaped by adversity: A journey from East LA's gangland to empowering students with the belief in surpassing circumstances.

Innovation in education: Founding the San Fernando Institute for Applied Media to tailor learning, ensuring relevance and engagement.

Community transformation through education: Elevating standards and fostering pride with a school that embodies local achievement and hope.