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Hello everyone! Educators are some of the hardest working people on this earth. Few people outside of education understand what it truly takes to move kids, support families, and build schools to be powerful tools for all who enter them. At times the demands of this job can take their toll, however, and when they do, consequences can be dire. To discuss what it takes to build powerful educational environments and the cost that can be present with such work is the brilliant Dr. Nadia Lopez. Dr. Nadia Lopez is an award-winning global educational thought leader, who became a viral sensation after the popular blog Humans of New York featured her as one of the most influential people of this life. Disrupting the school to prison pipeline, Dr. Lopez founded Mott Hall Bridges Academy, a STEAM-focused middle school in Brownsville, Brooklyn, New York, in 2010, and served as the principal for ten years. She was named Linkedin's 2019 Top 10 Voices in Education and received the Black Girls Rock award–alongside Michelle Obama in 2015. In 2020, Dr. Lopez ended her tenure as Mott Hall Bridges Academy's principal as an act of self-preservation after developing a stress-related illness that threatened her life. The experience inspired her to develop a coaching program for women of color in educational leadership designed to build their capacity, with a focus on sustainability. In part two we discuss: What happened to Mott Hall Bridges when Dr. Lopez came back The importance of supporting teachers and building trust  Where education is headed and how we can support a better tomorrow …and so much more!   This episode is sponsored by Heinemann—the leading publisher of professional books and resources for educators—and their new book, The First Five: A Love Letter to TeachersBy Patrick Harris II.   We all have stories. We all have experiences to share. A memoir with a call-to-action, The First Five affirms the humanity of all teachers. Patrick inspires you to dream big about what you want for yourself, our students, our schools, and our educational system. In The First Five, Patrick brings to light the realities of teaching, especially in the first five years. He immerses you in his world with personal stories that lead to lessons,  questions, and exercises to help you reflect on your own journey. Each chapter includes interviews with a diverse group of educators. Creating change in our education system is a process. It will happen from the ground up and the inside out. If we want to make a long-lasting impact we need to know more than just what to do; we need to start sharing our stories, not just our strategies. The work we do together throughout this book and beyond will leave you feeling hopeful, empowered, and challenged. No matter where you start, know that this work is ongoing. Give yourself grace. We are in this together, for the long haul. Here's to the next five years.

Revolutionaries and visionaries can get exhausted. They often sacrifice their own needs because they believe so strongly in the cause. Today I'm asking aloud: Does it have to be that way? Is there a sustainable approach to fighting for liberatory education? What might it look like to create change in education without martyring ourselves? My guest is Dr. Nadia Lopez, an award-winning educator who became a viral sensation after the popular blog Humans of New York featured her as one of their most influential people. Dr. Lopez founded Mott Hall Bridges Academy, a STEAM-focused middle school in Brownsville, Brooklyn, New York, in 2010, and served as the principal for ten years. Her Ted Talk on the Education Revolution has garnered more than a million views. In 2020, Dr. Lopez ended her tenure as Mott Hall Bridges Academy's principal as an act of self-preservation after developing a stress-related illness that threatened her life. The experience inspired her to develop a coaching program for women of color in educational leadership designed to build their capacity, with a focus on sustainability. Listen in as she shares her experience with past (and current) burnout, and what she's learned about finding a sustainable approach to doing good work in education. Click here to read the transcript and participate in the discussion or, join our podcast Facebook group here to connect with other teachers and discuss the Truth for Teachers' podcast episodes.

Hello everyone! Educators are some of the hardest working people on this earth. Few people outside of education understand what it truly takes to move kids, support families, and build schools to be powerful tools for all who enter them. At times the demands of this job can take their toll, however, and when they do, consequences can be dire.  To discuss what it takes to build powerful educational environments and the cost that can be present with such work is the brilliant Dr. Nadia Lopez.  Dr. Nadia Lopez is an award-winning global educational thought leader, who became a viral sensation after the popular blog Humans of New York featured her as one of the most influential people of this life. Disrupting the school to prison pipeline, Dr. Lopez founded Mott Hall Bridges Academy, a STEAM-focused middle school in Brownsville, Brooklyn, New York, in 2010, and served as the principal for ten years. She was named Linkedin's 2019 Top 10 Voices in Education and received the Black Girls Rock award–alongside Michelle Obama in 2015. In 2020, Dr. Lopez ended her tenure as Mott Hall Bridges Academy's principal as an act of self-preservation after developing a stress-related illness that threatened her life. The experience inspired her to develop a coaching program for women of color in educational leadership designed to build their capacity, with a focus on sustainability. In this episode we discuss:  Building a school and a culture in a struggling area of New York Focusing a school on the right things  Stress and the affects it has on the health of educators Reimagining the work week ...and so much more!    This episode is sponsored by Heinemann—the leading publisher of professional books and resources for educators—and their new book, The First Five: A Love Letter to TeachersBy Patrick Harris II. We all have stories. We all have experiences to share. A memoir with a call-to-action, The First Five affirms the humanity of all teachers. Patrick inspires you to dream big about what you want for yourself, our students, our schools, and our educational system. In The First Five, Patrick brings to light the realities of teaching, especially in the first five years. He immerses you in his world with personal stories that lead to lessons,  questions, and exercises to help you reflect on your own journey. Each chapter includes interviews with a diverse group of educators. Creating change in our education system is a process. It will happen from the ground up and the inside out. If we want to make a long-lasting impact we need to know more than just what to do; we need to start sharing our stories, not just our strategies. The work we do together throughout this book and beyond will leave you feeling hopeful, empowered, and challenged. No matter where you start, know that this work is ongoing. Give yourself grace. We are in this together, for the long haul. Here's to the next five years.

Dr. Nadia Lopez is an award-winning educator who became a viral sensation after the popular blog Humans of New York featured her as one of the most influential people of this life. Disrupting the school to prison pipeline, Dr. Lopez founded Mott Hall Bridges Academy, a STEAM-focused middle school in Brownsville, Brooklyn, New York, in 2010, and served as the principal for ten years. She was named Linkedin's 2019 Top 10 Voices in Education and received the Black Girls Rock award–alongside Michelle Obama in 2015. Learn more at www.thelopezeffect.com

After nearly a two month hiatus, Dr. Lopez is back to serving detention and sharing what actually led to the headline news of her being told she could no longer visit Mott Hall Bridges Academy, the school she founded and why these acts of retaliation are the reasons educators fear challenging those responsible for creating toxic work environments. This episode focuses on the need prioritize your mental health and will open your eyes to the suppression that exist in the education field and make you ask the question, ‘But what about our children?' Article source: https://nypost.com/2022/04/30/hero-ex-principal-nadia-lopez-banned-from-school-she-founded/amp/ Follow me on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook: @thelopezeffect Ted Talk, ‘Why Open a School? To Close a Prison': http://tinyurl.com/gsxzrxz Learn more about my coaching, consulting, and my keynote presentations at www.TheLopezEffect.com Get my best selling book 'The Bridge to Brilliance': http://tinyurl.com/yxta8zcc For sponsorship opportunities and sharing thoughts about this or other episodes send an email to: Detentionwithdrnadialopez@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/detention-with-dr-nadia-lopez/support

Join us on Wednesday, February 2 @ 7pm EST for an inspiring conversation with Dr. Nadia Lopez, who opened a school to close a prison. She is pioneering a path of inspired leadership to show the world how underprivileged communities can beat the odds and create positive institutions that have a global impact. As the founder of Mott Hall Bridges Academy, a New York City public school located in Brooklyn, NY, Dr. Lopez's story became a viral sensation as millions of people around the world became inspired by the positive learning environment, high expectations, and growing success rate at a school right in the middle of one of the most under-served communities in America. She is a best-selling author of The Bridge to Brilliance, international speaker, and award-winning educator who was honored alongside First Lady Michelle Obama with the Black Girls Rock Change Agent Award. She delivered a TED Talk on why she opened a school to close a prison and is currently the Chief Visionary Officer of The Lopez Effect where she provides strategic planning and coaching to leaders and educators, as well as the co-founder of ElevatED BLK, which focuses on sustainability, personal development, and wellness.

In this episode, I had the honor of interviewing the one and only Dr. Nadia Lopez and we discussed everything from her career in education, her personal self-care journey, and everything in between! THIS episode is one that you definitely want to bring your notebook for! So many gems dropped throughout this conversation! To learn more about Dr. Lopez, you can visit her website at thelopezeffect.com or follow her on Instagram & Twitter with the handle @thelopezeffect. BIO: Dr. Nadia Lopez is an award-winning, globally recognized thought-leader in education, who opened a school to close a prison. At an early age, she was taught the importance of utilizing education as a tool to solve social issues impacting our society. This served as one of the reasons why, in 2010, she opened Mott Hall Bridges Academy, a STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics) focused school, located in Brownsville. The media often depicts this New York City neighborhood as poor and violent, but rarely do they focus on who and what has caused the inequities directly responsible for the school-to-prison pipeline that exists in this community. Despite its major challenges, Dr. Lopez had the vision to change the narrative by proving that the children of Brownsville are brilliant and have value in this world. In 2015, one of her scholars, Vidal Chastenet was asked by Brandon Stanton, the founder of Humans of New York, who was his greatest influence, and he said, “My Principal, Ms. Lopez…” The post went viral, generating $1.4 million in donations to provide scholarships for college, summer enrichment programs, and the opportunity to visit universities that include an annual trip to Harvard University. This led to a meeting with President Barack Obama at the White House, an interview by Ellen Degeneres, and features within the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Essence, Ebony, Black Enterprise, EduWeek, and Glamour Magazine to name a few. This transformative work has led to Dr. Lopez's selection as the 2019 LinkedIn Top 10 Voices in Education; 2016 Global Teacher Prize Top 50 Finalists; best selling author of The Bridge to Brilliance and Teaching in the Fourth Industrial Revolution. She is an international speaker who has presented keynotes at conferences such as ISTE, ILA, ASCD, and NCEA, in addition to delivering TED Talk on the Education Revolution with over 1 million views. Her most notable awards include the Barnard College Medal of Distinction, Black Girls Rock Change Agent Award received alongside former First Lady Michelle Obama, Ebony Top 100 Award, Nelson Mandela Humanitarian Award, and TV One's 2019 Education Maverick Award. Transitioning from the role of a school administrator after recovering from stress-induced illnesses, Dr. Lopez continues to speak internationally, consults with companies to develop strategic partnerships, as well as supporting leaders through 1:1 and group coaching. Through her non-profit organization, The Bridge to Brilliance, she is building bridges between education institutions and private sectors to address issues of inequities that impact Black and Brown children within marginalized communities. Her company ElevatED BLK offers online courses, conferences, and activations that support participants to prioritize wellness and develop sustainability practices for their personal development. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/identitytalk4educators/support

Why open a school? To close a prison.  That is the title of the Ted talk given by today’s guest, Educator Dr. Nadia Lopez.  The award-winning founding principal of Mott Hall Bridges Academy located in the Brownsville neighborhood of Brooklyn never dreamed of being a teacher. In fact, she took quite a circuitous route to becoming an educator. The child of Honduran and Guatemalan immigrants, young Nadia struggled with her Afro-Latinx heritage, often being teased for her last name, while growing up in her native Brooklyn.  But it was this outsider status that would prove to be her superpower.  After an unfulfilling attempt to live out her mother’s dream of becoming a nurse, Nadia found her calling in the classroom; an opportunity to uplift and pour into the outsiders and misfits; those whom society deemed not worth the trouble. But it was this very attention and care that led to the event that changed her life. On the verge of quitting due to burnout, literally waiting on a sign from God as to where she should be headed, one night she began to receive text messages. Then calls. Before she knew it, she had become an overnight viral sensation when the popular blog Humans of New York featured one of her scholars, Vidal, asking who was the biggest influence in his life. The answer? His principal, Nadia Lopez. The New York Times. The Wall Street Journal. Ebony Magazine. Ellen Degeneres. Even President Barack Obama came calling. That aforementioned TED talk? 1.3 million views. Her best-selling book, The Bridge to Brilliance was published in 2016 and she co-authored Teaching in the Fourth Industrial Revolution, which was published in 2018.  This all sounds like a dream come true, but just under the hood of this seemingly well-oiled machine, was a human being whose body was crumbling under the pressure. The over-giving. The never-ending work load. The personal sacrifices. It all began to take its toll. You’re in for a treat and I won’t give it all away, so please enjoy this in-depth, moving, and candid conversation with the incredibly generous and ridiculously wise Dr. Nadia Lopez. Nadia's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelopezeffect/ (@thelopezeffect) More information about Nadia's projects can be found http://www.thelopezeffect.com (here). Thank you for tuning in! Please don't forget to rate, comment, subscribe and SHARE with a friend (https://www.instagram.com/blackimagination/ (@blackimagination)). Support this podcast https://creativevisions.networkforgood.com/projects/53444-creative-visions-fiscal-sponsorship-the-institute-of-black-imagination (here)! Support this podcast

In this episode of Support is Sexy, hear the ups and downs of Nadia Lopez’s journey. An inspiring educator of Brooklyn who “opened a school to close a prison,” Nadia speaks about her experiences with both the limelight and the day-to-day reality of running her school. She emphasizes the absolute necessity of self-care in the face of intense pressure and stress in this episode of Support is Sexy.    Elayne Fluker Elayne Fluker is author of the new book, “Get Over ‘I Got It’: How to Stop Playing Superwoman, Get Support and Remember that Having It All Doesn’t Mean Doing It All Alone.” As host of the SUPPORT IS SEXY podcast, she interviews more than 500 successful women entrepreneurs around the world, who share inspiring, true stories of the ups and the downs of their entrepreneurial journeys. Elayne is also founder of SiS.Academy, an online learning platform for women entrepreneurs. For more information about Elayne Fluker, please visit elaynefluker.com. Thank you for listening! About our Guest: Nadia Lopez, a passionate educational leader of over 10 years, is Founder of Mott Hall Bridges Academy, a STEM focused public middle school in Brownsville, Brooklyn. After being honored in Humans of New York, Nadia was recognized by President Obama and has given a TED Talk. She’s been on The Ellen Show, Good Morning America, The Today Show, and she’s now the Chief Visionary Officer of The Lopez Effect. Check out her book The Bridge to Brilliance and her weekly Instagram show On The Low.   Insight from this episode: How to prioritize mental health and heal yourself, especially during the pandemic. Strategies for building a supportive team and the importance of having mentors and advocates. Why we can’t dismiss all the work that goes into being an “overnight success.” Strategies on listening to yourself and your body even when those around you say “you’re fine.”     Quotes from the show: “The individuals who had the most significant influence, outside of my parents, were educators.” –Nadia Lopez Support is Sexy Ep. #740 “Rather than be part of the complaining committee, I wanted to know what was happening in the school system.” –Nadia Lopez Support is Sexy Ep. #740 “This door might have closed or doesn’t want to open, but what are your other ways of getting in? Or maybe you just need to go into a whole other building, and that building is the one you need to be opening doors in.” –Nadia Lopez Support is Sexy Ep. #740 “You cannot be defeated by one event in your life.” –Nadia Lopez Support is Sexy Ep. #740 “When you’re in a particular industry, especially like education, it’s so good to have people outside of it because if not, you get sucked up into this negative space.” –Nadia Lopez Support is Sexy Ep. #740 “It’s one post, one scholar, but actually it’s 10 years of work, all those years before, that you have poured into yourself and wanting to do this and getting denied and going through all the changes and then getting to the point where you are in this position…” –Elayne Fluker Support is Sexy Ep. #740 “People tied my identity and work into this one moment in time, and I fell into that. Now I started to feel like, if I do leave, what’s my credibility out in the world?” –Nadia Lopez Support is Sexy Ep. #740 Resources Mentioned Roadmap to Freedom  Stay Connected: Elayne Fluker Website: elaynefluker.com Twitter: @elaynefluker  Facebook: Elayne Fluker Instagram: @elaynefluker LinkedIn: Elayne Fluker Youtube: Elayne Fluker   Nadia Lopez Website: TheLopezEffect.com LinkedIn: @TheLopezEffect Facebook: @TheLopezEffect Instagram: @TheLopezEffect Twitter: @TheLopezEffect   Support is Sexy Website: Support is Sexy Podcast Facebook: Support is Sexy Instagram: @supportissexy Youtube: Support is Sexy Podcast Playlist    Post-production for this episode was provided by Podcast Laundry. [Music: “Stomp and Clap” by Scott Holmes from Free Music Archive]

Why you should listenDr. 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. 

Many parents are having a difficult time home-schooling their children. However, remote learning can be just as, if not more, frustrating for the child. In Ep 36: “Saving Our Children And Their Education During A Pandemic,” Dr. Nadia Lopez walks us through the challenges affecting most New York City public schools, especially those in impoverished neighborhoods, like Brownsville. Dr. Lopez highlights the hardships of homeschooling, discusses IEP / SETSS students, identifies the weaknesses and inequities in our educational system, challenges the public to be more active in elections, and offers sound advice to discouraged parents. Dr. Lopez even leaves Jay speechless in this powerful episode.   Ep. 36: "Saving Our Children and Their Education During A Pandemic" with Dr. Nadia Lopez   Dr. Nadia Lopez of Mott Hall Bridges Academy gives us inside access to the challenges our children, educators, and schools are facing during and after this pandemic. As a fellow parent of Latinx and Caribbean descent, this NYC school leader is overcoming her own personal mental health experience and is still championing for her scholars to maintain access to their education. As COVID19 continues to wreak havoc on the weaknesses in our community, students in poor areas could fall prey to generational issues if we do not provide educational resources and emotional support. Dr. Lopez shines a bright light on how we can prioritize our children’s education and strategize our collective voices to make valuable changes in the educational system, that disproportionately affect black and brown children.   Resources: Dr. Nadia Lopez's... State of the Village Address TED TALK: Why open a school? To close a prison. BOOK: The Bridge to Brilliance: How One Principal in a Tough Community Is Inspiring the World  Autism Resource: Sailing Autistic Seas Please Fill Out The 2020 Census HERE.    Have you been having difficulty with your child’s remote learning? Use the official hashtag #HEADwithJB to share your thoughts on social media.   Listen to IN MY HEAD with Jay Blessed on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, Soundcloud, Spotify and now on Pandora!    PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, DOWNLOAD, SHARE, LEAVE A POSITIVE RATING AND COMMENT!  Click to follow and tag Jay Blessed on social media: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook. Make sure to visit her official website www.JayBlessed.com – “A Human Experience From A Caribbean Perspective.”   This is a Jay Blessed Media LLC. Production. 

This week we sit down again with Bklyn Combine sister, PNC, disruptor, principal, and author, Dr. Nadia Lopez to get some perspective on what it feels like 10 years after opening a school in the Brownsville section of Brooklyn. Dr. Lopez started Mott Hall Bridges Academy middle school in 2010 and has since done everything from a TED Talk about starting a school to close a prison, to creating a hair festival at her school in an effort to address issues of self esteem. Join us as we also discuss the corona virus, physical and mental health and Kenneth's insecurities. We are the Bklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities. You can also listen to Dr. Lopez's first appearance on The Bklyn Combine Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/user-171560976/the-lopez-effect Dr. Lopez's Books: https://www.amazon.com/Bridge-Brilliance-Woman-Community-Inspiring-ebook/dp/B0191WS040 https://www.amazon.com/Teaching-Fourth-Industrial-Revolution-Armand-dp-1138483230/dp/1138483230/ref=mt_paperback?_encoding=UTF8&me=&qid= Shea Moisture, Hairfest: https://www.facebook.com/SheaMoisture/videos/2685321488208709/ Humans of New York: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydiuCPsyDGA Press: https://www.glamour.com/story/humans-of-new-york-principal-nadia-lopez https://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/28/books/review/nadia-lopez-bridge-to-brilliance.html https://www.huffpost.com/entry/nadia-lopez-humans-of-new-york_n_57c997bee4b0e60d31ded94e

Maria interviews Mott Hall Bridges Academy founding principal, Dr. Nadia Lopez who is changing the face of Brownsville, Brooklyn one scholar at a time! Get ready to be inspired!

This week we had a roundtable with some of the students and mentors at The Bklyn Combine/Imatter program at Mott Hall Bridges Academy in Brownsville. We discussed a mock trial we have been conducting in our Saturday mentoring sessions as well as hitting the street for some feedback from residents of Brownsville, Brooklyn. We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities. White King, Red Rubber, Black Death: https://youtu.be/o5z4M1dPYZ4

Shanna gets REAL with Nadia Lopez (@TheLopezEffect), principal of Mott Hall Bridges Academy in NYC and presenter of the TED talk "Why Open a School? To Close a Prison." Read more about her feature story in Humans of New York.

Listen in as Nadia Lopez, Award-Winning Educator & Author shares her success secrets! Nadia's efforts to bring awareness to the educational disparity in our community is truly commendable. But, she's not just talking about it-- she's doing something about it! In episode 71, you'll find out how she's pursuing her God-given purpose as Principal & Founder of Mott Hall Bridges Academy.

On this episode, I Zoom in Dr. Nadia Lopez and we chat about Teaching in the Fourth Revolution, a book she co-wrote and much more. As an educator, Dr. Nadia Lopez is pioneering a path of inspired leadership to show the world how under-privileged communities can beat the odds and create positive institutions that have a global impact. As the founding Principal of Mott Hall Bridges Academy, a New York City Public School. Nadia's story became a viral sensation as millions of people around the world became impressed with the positive learning environment, high expectations, and growing success rate at a school right in the middle of one of the most under-served communities in America. In 2015 a HONY fundraiser raised $1.4 million to take Nadia's students on college trips that include Harvard University, Summer STEAM programs, and college scholarships. The success story was shared through numerous media outlets and resulted in Nadia 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, Nadia was honored alongside First Lady Michelle Obama with the Change Agent Award at the Black Girls Rock show hosted on BET Networks, nominated as a finalist in the Global Teacher Prize, and became a TED Fellow speaking on the education revolution at TED Talk. Nadia'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, Nadia 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, Nadia 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. Nadia continues to influence and inspire the world through her company The Lopez Effect, which offers a blueprint for personal and organizational success. Connect with Dr. Nadia on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheLopezEffect Learn more about Dr. Nadia Lopez on her website: http://www.thelopezeffect.com/tle/

#09 Episode with Nadia Lopez – The Great Disruptor JAN 31, 2018   Badass Quotes: “I’m brown girl, brilliance, born and raised in Brooklyn.” (1:19) “Great teachers just know when something’s wrong.” (4:17) “I just need a minute to breathe and figure me out.” (16:59) “Our experience always drives our ability to connect.” (25:12) “I wouldn’t let my mind be idle.” (29:20) “I don’t feel like fighting. Not today.” (40:37) “I create an experience within the school that makes them feel honored and worthy.” (50:34) “It takes a lot for these kids to win.” (53:10) “Bravery can look like silence.” (54:04)   Podcast Intro: Right now, Nadia Lopez is a middle school principal at a school she founded. She was on track to become a nurse through college and worked in customer service for Verizon before she even knew she wanted to be a teacher. Nearly 15 years later, at the very lowest point in her career as an educator, a time when she thought she might not be able to handle one more tough day, a post from a student quoting her as his inspiration went viral on Humans of NY and Nadia began to see the proof that her love, that her time, that her persistence, resilience and fortitude were finding a way through the system, into the community and in the hearts of the very people she set out to impact. The kids. She is funny and blunt and so viciously and gracefully stands in her full truth. Nadia Lopez.   Official Bio: As an educator, Dr. Nadia Lopez is pioneering a path of inspired leadership to show the world how under-privileged communities can beat the odds and create positive institutions that have a global impact. As the founding Principal of Mott Hall Bridges Academy, a New York City Public School, [more ...] - http://www.thelopezeffect.com/founder/   Biggest Takeaways: How the hardest time became the most pivotal time (4:05) When people can no longer come into your house (8:46) Fear vs. Culture (12:30) The importance of asking a kid: “What’s going on, what’s wrong?” (17:14) Best reasons for becoming an educator (21:58) Your job as a teacher (23:21) How she started planning a new life (29:04) Her reason for becoming a teacher (30:00) Who’s to blame? (31:29) Obstacles to her school’s community (33:42) How it got worse before it got better (40:57)   Major Conversation Highlights  Daddy’s Little Girl (2:05) Why what happens at home, stays at home (7:02) Nadia’s Rebellion (15:10) Making good decisions (20:46) How Nadia became a teacher (25:20) How verbal abuse in customer service equipped her to deal with school parents (26:50) What does bravery look like for Nadia (31:00) The key to Nadia’s success (35:50) What does broken look like (37:03) Humans of NY helps with the “weight of the work” (47:30) Fidal in the Oval Office (51:30) What does bravery look like in her daughter / a teacher / herself (53:25) Nadia’s 7-line pitch (54:50) What is Nadia’s purpose (57:52)   Social Media Twitter http://twitter.com/thelopezeffect   Instagram http://instagram.com/thelopezeffect   Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheLopezEffect/   Links The Lopez Effect http://www.thelopezeffect.com   TED Talk https://www.ted.com/talks/nadia_lopez_why_open_a_school_to_close_a_prison   Humans of New York http://www.humansofnewyork.com/post/108621363306/whos-influenced-you-the-most-in-your-life-my   The Bridge to Brilliance by Nadia Lopez http://amzn.to/2BFYIRH   Teaching in the Fourth Industrial Revolution: Standing at the Precipice http://amzn.to/2EtxbWo   Brave SUBSCRIBE or buy BADASS t-shirt! https://www.morebrave.com/thebraveshop   Twitter: http://twitter.com/getmorebrave http://twitter.com/cristasamaras   Instagram: http://instagram.com/getmorebrave http://instagram.com/cristasamaras   Facebook: http://facebook.com/getmorebrave 

Our kids are our future, and it's crucial they believe it themselves. That's why Nadia Lopez opened an academic oasis in Brownsville, Brooklyn, one of the most underserved and violent neighborhoods in New York -- because she believes in every child's brilliance and capabilities. In this short, energizing talk, the founding principal of Mott Hall Bridges Academy (and a star of Humans of New York) shares how she helps her scholars envision a brighter future for themselves and their families.

Unsere Kinder sind unsere Zukunft, und es ist entscheidend, dass sie an sich selbst glauben. Aus diesem Grund hat Nadia Lopez eine akademische Oase in Brownsville, Brooklyn eröffnet. Brownsville zählt zu den unterpriviligiertesten und gewalttätigsten Gegenden in New York City – doch Nadia Lopez glaubt an das Talent und die Fähigkeiten jedes einzelnen Kindes. In diesem kurzen, mitreißenden Vortrag berichtet die Gründerin und Schulleiterin der Mott Hall Bridges Academy, wie sie ihren Schülern eine erfolgreichere Zukunft ermöglicht, für sie selbst sowie für ihre Familien.

Nos enfants sont notre avenir et il est primordial qu’ils croient en eux-mêmes. C’est pourquoi Nadia Lopez a créé un havre académique à Brownsville, à Brooklyn, l’un des quartiers les plus défavorisés et violents de New York : parce qu’elle croit au talent et aux capacités de chaque enfant. Dans ce discours bref et stimulant, la fondatrice et principale de Mott Hall Bridges Academy (et l’une des stars du blog « Humans of New York ») partage la façon dont elle aide ses étudiants à envisager un avenir plus radieux pour eux-mêmes et pour leur famille.

Principal of Mott Hall Bridges Academy in Brooklyn, NY, Nadia Lopez discusses her journey of struggles and transformation — of both herself and a challenged community — through the school she founded.

I took the train to Brownsville, Brooklyn to visit Mott Hall Bridges Academy and interview Founder and Principle Nadia Lopez. Many became familiar with the school through an interview one of her students, Vidal, did with with Brandon of Humans of New York. We talk about her personal journey, and her global mission. +1 SEGMENT: - Softball - Being a nerd - Basketball (Knicks!) Nadia is on Twitter @TheLopezEffect Footnotes: http://theseam.co/aiatla-podcast-nadia-lopez-mott-hall/ Intro song: JUKE BOUNCE - TRAXMAN 2015

Inspired by the story of an east Brooklyn school boy who cites his principal as the most influential figure in his life, this Huffington Post article celebrates mentors and grassroots initiatives like that of HONY members who helped raise funds for Mott Hall Bridges Academy programs.

Born and raised in Bklyn, NY, Lopez had a childhood supported by immigrant parents who made education a top priority, so that Nadia would have the optimal opportunity to succeed in life. Lopez, who earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Wagner College and a Master of Science degree in Special Education from Long Island U, as well as an Advanced Certification in Leadership from Baruch, had originally planned on a nursing career.  However, after her training, she discovered that nursing wasn't really her passion.  So, after approximately 4 yrs toiling at Verizon as an account collections rep, where she learned the art of customer service, she turned her attention to education, spurred on by having her own child.  Her career change was determined by the fact that she saw several disturbing problems within the NY educational system that her child would be entering.  So rather than just worry, she set her course for creating a new educational model. Lopez initially worked at a middle school in the Ft Greene section of Bklyn, teaching the 7th and 8th grades.  She subsequently taught at the Urban Assembly Institute of Math and Science, an all-girls school in downtown Brooklyn.  Then in 2008, she was selected to join the New Leaders for New School, a nationally acclaimed leadership organization, as a Resident Principal within the New York City Department of Education.  After completing that rigorous year-long program, she became an Assistant Principal. In 2010, Lopez's dream became a reality, when she founded the Mott Hall Bridges Academy, a Brooklyn middle school (grades 6 to 8), which focuses on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM).  “Mott Hall” is a series of schools; “Bridges Academy” pays homage to Brooklyn, which links to the other New York boroughs via bridges.  And, Lopez is assisting her students with building their bridges to a brighter future.

Welcome to the Seriouside of the jril show.  This morning, we will be discussing the following topics: 1st segment:PRINCIPAL NADIA LOPEZ: Nadia L. Lopez and her cutting edge holistic, well rounded approach to education definitely provide a sturdy foundation for the students who attend her progressive Mott Hall Bridges Academy, a middle school located in the Brownsville section of Brooklyn, NY. We will meet her this morning 2nd segment:  VOTING RIGHTS ACT:  The Supreme Court ruled on the Voting Rights Act this past week.  We will discuss their landmark decision. 3rd segment:  THE ZIMMERMAN CASE: Rachel Jeantel, the young woman who was on the phone with Trayvon on the faithful night of his death, took the stand this week for the prosecution. Did it help or hurt their case, we will discuss.