Cecily Myart-Cruz
President
United Teachers of Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA USA
“I can’t think of a more noble profession than being a teacher.”
Videos
By Roadtrip NationCecily Myart-Cruz
Milestones
My road in life has been direct.
I was born and raised in Los Angeles, and am a product of the Los Angeles School District.
After joining my teachers in a strike when I was a junior in high school, I started thinking about becoming a teacher myself.
While working as a teacher’s assistant, I decided undoubtedly to become a teacher.
I started my teaching career as an elementary school teacher in Compton, California.
After a few years, I transitioned into a middle school, where I primarily taught sixth-grade English and language arts.
I’m now the president of the United Teachers of Los Angeles union—I’m the third woman and the first woman of color president in the 50-year history of the union.
Education
High School
Bachelor
Career
President
I'm a sixth grade middle school teacher and I lead the United Teachers of Los Angeles.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Education
Politics
Teaching / Mentoring
Advice for Getting Started
Here's the first step for professionals
Always remember your purpose for becoming a teacher. Your own purpose will be your guiding light through the hard times. Stay resilient and remember why you do what you do.
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
From Teachers:
"You won't be able to graduate on time. You should just leave and come back to graduate in another year."
Challenges I Overcame
Racial Discrimination
