Pedro Noguera, Faculty

FACTS: Pedro Noguera is the Judith K. Dimon Professor of Communities and Schools at HGSE. His research focuses on the way schools respond to social and economic conditions within the urban environment. He is engaged in collaborative research and in the design and implementation of interventions with several large urban school districts. "I have taught TEP students during the summer and interact with them throughout the school year, both at HGSE and at their school sites," he explains. "The TEP program is special because it is based on the notion that teachers are intellectuals and TEP students are educated with a sense of dignity and respect. The best teachers are both skillful and creative. In the program, you will be challenged to develop your unique strengths in both of these areas."

Noguera was a K-12 classroom teacher and continues to work closely with schools and school systems throughout the United States and internationally. Pedro was born in New York City, the son of Caribbean immigrants. He is married and the father of four children.

THE INSIDE SCOOP: "Urban public schools in the United States face some of the greatest challenges. Many of these challenges are directly related to the unmet needs of children and the harsh conditions present within many urban environments. Caring and competent teachers can make a crucial difference in providing students with a quality education and a basis for hope."

"Try to get as clear as you can about why you want to teach. This is hard work; not for the fainthearted. We need smart, capable and committed people to engage in this important work."