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 Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary School within the School District of Philadelphia. He loves teaching and has been educating children for over 20 years. Herman’s fundamental purpose is to promote student achievement among black and brown children. His instructional practices are based in data driven instruction, social justice, and culturally responsive teaching. Ultimately, Herman’s goal is to recruit, train, and retain melanated educators to transform urban education. Herman received his bachelor of education from West Chester University and currently is writing his dissertation on the impact of blended learning within large urban schools. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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