The Power of Personal Story: Ian Esquibel at TEDxABQED

Ian Esquibel was attacked by a dog at a young age, leaving him with significant facial scarring and even deeper emotional wounds. However, a dedicated elementary school teacher who was willing to devote extra time and energy helped Ian see that although his scars set him apart from his peers, they also made him beautiful. Through this experience, Ian learned the importance of personal story and the impact that educators can have in students' lives when they recognize that we each have a unique story. Ian is a native New Mexican and the Executive Director of Learning Alliance New Mexico, a statewide group focused on supporting the transformative education sector in our state.
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[@nilgoonaskari7427]

I am glad you had a great teacher and mentor who was caring about you and your scars. She definitely had a great impact on you and she made you be a great teacher today. We need more angels like your teacher. and a better educational system. Good education is essential for each generation.

[@cathycockrellmccarty5153]

I am blown away by your kind words...thank you so much!

[@sharongibb4267]

Thank you Ian for sharing your story. It should be heard by all and all should follow with sharing their stories to uplift themselves and eventually others. Its power is boundless!

[@kerstityson2975]

Powerful story. Thank you for telling this story about the importance of the human response in teaching, learning, and education.

[@cartergomez5390]

Now I have to construct my own story. I will do it about my childhood and my first encounter with a chihuahua.

[@sabihakhan6789]

This is beautiful, its the most kind ted talk :)

[@aerialt]

This was beautiful, & thought provoking. 👏🏾

[@auparrothead19]

Great job, Ian!!!

[@camisdafam]

school is cringe

[@ManuelCaballero-s4c]

not as cringe as anime

[@BernardoPatino]

mi plan de vida

[@ribatgaming6183]

After class

[@elijahperez9456]

*elijah has commented*

[@elkazekage3471]

Nice

[@BangWax]

FYFE sent me 2023

[@marcellomastrocco4860]

anyone here for mrs.ryans class?????

[@elkazekage3471]

Meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[@jasonvarshard9489]

school is for losers lil bro