Bio
Bianca Hernandez has been a dedicated social justice educator and teacher leader in various schools across the country for almost a decade. Bianca grew up in Long Beach and understood from a young age that there was a lack of equity in education. Her journey as an educator began long before she chose a career. Bianca attended the University of Chicago, where she earned her BA in Anthropology and her Master of Arts in Teaching. After finishing graduate school in 2014, Bianca taught in Chicago Public Schools before moving to New York. In New York, Bianca continued her work as a classroom teacher in independent schools. Bianca always knew she would end up back in LA in order to give back to the community she considered her home; she returned in 2018. After returning to LA, Bianca taught Middle School History and Science for an additional 5 years. In addition to her classroom work, Bianca was the Humanities Lead and the Anti-racism and Diversity Lead at her former school. In these leadership positions, Bianca led her school's efforts to center DEIJ work in every classroom. Bianca believes that teaching is political and that it is our job as educators to dismantle systems of oppression that show up in schools every day. This work will help our students become leaders that will fight for justice in their communities.
Bianca is excited to support New Los Angeles in their mission to develop their DEIJ work and create a just world centered on community for young people.
Bianca is excited to support New Los Angeles in their mission to develop their DEIJ work and create a just world centered on community for young people.