A Santa Monica man’s passion for uplifting and educating students who historically have been underserved is paving the way for them to succeed, thanks to a unique school he co-founded.
Erin Whalen is the Assistant Superintendent of Student Services for the Da Vinci Schools Network, which serves students who have faced hardships. At Da Vinci RISE High School, students are given a flexible learning schedule, projects that expose them to helpful real-world experiences and help them develop skills for different career paths.
“I think education is the perfect vantage point to support a person in actualizing who they are and truly becoming the best version of themselves,” Whalen said…