NOTE FROM TED: This talk contains a discussion of child abuse. This talk represents the speaker's personal views and experiences. TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers. The guidelines we give TEDx organizers are described in more detail here: [ Ссылка ]

In telling the story of her childhood and how she was able to escape her mother’s abuse by telling her teachers about her home environment, Sylvia Rodriguez highlights the importance of believing victims of child abuse and how being a believer—someone who believes abuse victims and provides resources or help—effectively them get the help they need to be removed from cruel environments, and lead happy, fruitful lives. Sylvia Rodriguez is currently a student teacher in the field of art education, a children’s book illustrator and writer, and social justice activist and advocate for children’s rights. She will graduate from Rhode Island School of Design with her Masters in Arts in Teaching in June 2024, and she hopes to continue her advocacy work through her illustrations and teaching. Sylvia Rodriguez is an artist, educator, writer, social justice activist, and student teacher in the Teaching and Learning in Art and Design (TLAD) department at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD). Her work in children’s media illustration centers children of diverse identities, in particular children with disabilities, races, and families. She believes in educational reform, equity, and accessibility for all, all of which inform her teaching practices, where she seeks to connect past and contemporary art histories to inform learners that art does not exist in a vacuum, and that all art is political. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at [ Ссылка ]

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