Through performance/spoken word poetry, Alejandro Jimenez shares his story navigating the education system as a newly arrived immigrant to the US trying to find his voice while learning a new language. Alejandro Jimenez is an educator, immigrant, writer, and Emmy-nominated poet from Colima, Mexico. He a multiple time TEDx Speaker and National Poetry Slam Semi-Finalist whose work has appeared in multiple literary anthologies. He has shared his work in sold-out opera houses, rallies, universities & colleges, public and private schools, and cultural events. He lives in Denver, Colorado, and works with youth as Restorative Practices Coordinator, and tries to laugh with his students as much as possible. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx