Behind Hawaii's paradise image, local youth face real challenges. Dr. Victor Rios shares how storytelling helps transform young lives in Hawaii and beyond. See how telling stories helps youth become community leaders. Learn how sharing our experiences, even hard ones, can lead to positive change. Dr. Rios’ journey from childhood homelessness to becoming an educator shows that everyone's story matters and can make a difference.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.
Dr. Victor Rios is a MacArthur Foundation Professor at UC Santa Barbara and author of nine books on
education. Known for his research on youth resilience and teacher motivation, he has advised local and
national education and policy leaders, including the Obama Administration. Dr. Rios channels his journey
from high school dropout to Berkeley Ph.D. into developing tools that help educators inspire
marginalized students to succeed. In his free time, he enjoys restoring old cars, training his “chihuahua”
Korra, and spending time at the beach with his wife and three kids, where they attempt handstands. 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