Every kid needs a champion | Rita Pierson | TED

Rest in peace Ms Pierson.

have never cried before because of a ted talks but when she told the story about telling her kids to say "i am somebody" it made me so happy that I just cried for a minute. This is what education should be, and what it can be thank you so much Rita Pierson, for giving kids the education many will never have and the support so many of us needed. It was this video, listening to Rita convey her passionate belief in the capability of all of her students, that inspired me to take the journey into teaching at secondary school. Thank you Rita, I hope your students came to realise what a diamond you were. It's so weird but I watch this same video every year. This video changed my whole perspective on teaching. I had no idea she died the same year this was posted. I had always wished to meet her but tonight I found out she has passed away. Real tears running down my face right now. She made me a better teacher and never met me. Her legacy lives on through all of us.

It was this video, listening to Rita convey her passionate belief in the capability of all of her students, that inspired me to take the journey into teaching at secondary school. Thank you Rita, I hope your students came to realise what a diamond you were.

Ok. So she's dead. The issue with inner city children is not the lack of resources, it's the destruction of the nuclear family. People need to invest in themselves and their futures over quick money and material items. Not a single democrat is willing to say that "systemic poverty" is driven by poor choices and broken families.

Very motivating.

I always apologize to my kids if I mess up. I ask for forgiveness and my favorite response I ever got was “Of course Mrs. Stafford! Everyone makes mistakes!” ♥️
And every year I tell my second graders that they are the best students and that I’m the best teacher and that’s why we’re all together - IT WORKS!!! They all leave my classroom with confidence and self-worth!! They truly believe in themselves ♥️

I just watched this in my exploring teaching class

So inspiring nothing else to be said other than simple greatness A Teacher!

My teacher forced me to watch this😊😢😅

daarom kunnen kinderen nu niet lezen, rekenen en lezen omdat experimenten met kinderen maken , maar kinderen leren niks

"+2 means I ain't all bad!'
❤❤❤

As a teacher of nearly two decades, I understand when she said that students don't learn from teachers they don't like. However, this is not universally true. As a soldier of over three decades, I have first hand knowledge and experience that servicemen and women learned a lot from their basic training instructors, not because they like them, but rather because they RESPECTED them. Liking is not a prerequisite to learning, although it does make it much easier.

She is amazing.

Still my motivational video when I feel down as an educator. Thank you for your passion Ms. Rita, my salute! Teacher Jonessa from Philippines :D

HalleluYah ❤

This!!!!

I am motivated!

I am future educator. This is really inspiring video. It truly motivated me alot. Maam.. your energy & passion is splendid. What an example for us all. Never give up on learners just because they're difficult.
Thankyou for inspiring.

Epic

....and I keep returning to listen to Mrs. Pierson because listening to her rejuvenates my spirit! Building authentic relationships is what I want the most with my students. I want to be of service to my students. Connection, purpose, passion, love & care....

Quando esta professora está falando, tanto a tradução em português, quanto as legendas em inglês, estão acompanhando fora do ritmo de suas palavras, alguém que não é avançado em inglês,ao invés de aprender vão perder tempo, simples assim Gratidão 🙇

Se me pone la piel chinita

I like the way where she is going and trying to get at.

This video was assigned to me in an English class for analysis, personally, I consider that she is a person who motivates both as a student and as a teacher and makes you reflect and observe many things on both sides.

This video was assigned to me in an English class for analysis, I personally think that all teachers have a great influence on each student, they leave a positive imprint, I like the message it gives, as it reminds me that I can be better every day.

This video was assigned to me in an English class for analysis, personally I think that teacher Pearson shows a very important basis of education, which is the teacher-student connection. which not all teachers have and that can be a factor that produces academic deficit in students today.

This video was assigned to me in an English class for analysis, I personally think that teachers must inspire students to develop their talents, we must create an environment conducive to meaningful learning.

This video was assigned to me in an English class for analysis, I personally think that I believe that it is very important to establish a connection between teacher and student, because if the teacher helps the student and motivates him, he will continue with his plans.

"This video was assigned to me in an English class to analyze it, I believe her motivation, passion and energy of the teacher should be an inspiration for other teachers"

"This video was assigned to me in an English class for analysis, I personally think about the importance and power that a teacher has over the perspective that a child is creating, I would like to be one to positively influence in their life…”

This video was assigned to me in an English class to analyze it. I personally believe that motivation at school, on the part of teachers, is the most important thing, because teachers are the ones who help and support students with their words and give them security.

This video was assigned to me in an English class for analysis, I personally think that is an excellent video because it guides teachers to care a little more about their students and to realize how their attitude influences in our development

Yes! Powerful and so so true! What a beautiful soul. We need more like her in this world.

She was absolutely amazing. Feel energized just watching her.

Just came across this video - going to share with family and friends.

Very sad to find out she passed away, incredible Ted talk

What that Sir Ken in the audience?

I can't work in my psychologist consultance job without mentioning to others tje great Rita Pierson's video and sned to them the link. I never tired to watch her telling us about this Higher Purpose and about how teachers can transmit connection, self esteem and build confidence and grit ! just WOWWW !

No significant learning can take place without positive human relationships...
These lines should be written on walls of every learning space.

THIS IS THE BEST TED VIDEO TO DATE. Mrs Pierson did an AH-MAZING job communicating the problem as well as the solution. I struggled the entire time I was in school. THANK you for being what every student needed. May my life be as impactful and I be someone's champion. I don't know you Mrs Pierson however I LOVE YOU!!! May God continue to richly bless you.

YOU ARE ONE OF MY FAVORITE PRESENTERS OF ALL TIME! YOU SPOKE TO MY HEART! I LOVE YOU

As a graduate teacher, this has really moved and motivated me. Thank you.

damn i love her passion and charisma! what a great speaker

god bless this women. this is what children. loving, caring, inspiring teachers

TRUE GIGACHAD!!! 🎉🎉🎉

She said it all...

Wow!❤

My very progressive wife says this woman is like a reverse Bratz doll.
Cuz "why shave your head when your body is that huge" 🤣🤣🤣

Wow!!! Amazing and encouraging.

WOW

By the way….telling your kids that you’re the best teacher and they’re the best class WORKS. My second graders have been saying it all year!

Thank you Rita for inspiring and insightful TED Talk.