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It Starts with a Teacher: A Conversation with Armando Christian Pérez (Pitbull) | Global Conference
Armando Christian Pérez, Richard Ditizio
Cuban-American entertainer Armando "Pitbull" Perez co-founded the SLAM Academy to operate a rapidly expanding network of charter schools that have achieved a 100% graduation rate while receiving federal recognition for replicating their model across the United States. Drawing on personal experiences with failure and family resilience, Perez prioritizes tangible educational outcomes over celebrity status to support at-risk youth and break generational barriers in education. By advocating for a "slow but sure" strategic approach, he continues to seek long-term partners committed to sustaining this initiative and fostering the American Dream for future generations.