ConTextos
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Children in El Salvador lack access to books and learn via rote memorization. But books alone aren’t enough to change the culture of learning in countries like El Salvador.
That’s why I started ConTextos. Inspired by a course in social entrepreneurship at Harvard Graduate School of Education, I founded ConTextos to go beyond traditional resource distribution to build capacity that engages kids in active learning, encouraging them to question and participate.
After working as the Coordinator and Lead Author of El Salvador’s national teacher training strategy in literacy development—part of a regional effort in Central America—I knew how badly teachers needed support in the classroom. Based on my experience as a teacher in NYC, I knew what quality support looked like. Finally, by partnering with the private sector—Spanish-language book distributors, TACA airlines —I was able to cost-effectively bring resources that others can’t.
As a 2013 Echoing Green Fellow, I have been recognized for leadership and ConTextos for social change innovation. The inspiration that helped me start ConTextos still drives me: making sure that every kid develops a love of learning, and that their teachers have the skills and resources to make that happen.
