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Podcast: Destination YOUniversity
Episode: #4 - Dr. Angel Perez: Poor Neighborhood. Pivotal Moment.
Description: Season 1: #4 - Dr. Angel Perez: Poor Neighborhood. Pivotal Moment.
Average Cost of 4-Year College Degree: $150K
Average Annual Teacher Salary: $58K
Changing The Trajectory Of A Student’s Life: Priceless
Born in Puerto Rico, Angel Pérez moved to and grew up in the South Bronx where he attended low performing schools. Angel went on to attend Skidmore, Columbia, Claremont Graduate University and earned the title of Dr. Pérez. While this story may seem rare, it does happen, and should happen more often.
As educators, we have the oppo...