Deeper Learning 2023

Join San Diego Met alumna Karla Cruz Godoy and current SD Met senior, Sofia Ervin as they share the elements & design of their experiences at a Big Picture Learning school and how it has contributed to their identities as lifelong learners and beyond. This den talk will explore interests, relationships, and the self in the context of being a BPL student.

Sofia Ervin is a 17 year old senior from San Diego, California who attends the San Diego Met. She is a young activist who participates passionately in speaking up in the name of student voice, especially black student voice. Some of her influences include groundbreaking creatives such as Spike Lee, Jean-Michel Basquiat, and John Singleton.

Karla Cruz Godoy is an educator, community organizer, and strong advocate of Big Picture's mission and values. Karla’s love for Big Picture originated from her own experience as an alumnus of the San Diego Met, Class of 2012. Currently, Karla serves as the Special Projects Manager at Big Picture Learning, where she provides strategic and programmatic support for a variety of projects including, but not limited to the Deep Learning Equity Fellowship, Ashe Leaders Fellowship, Leadership Journeys, and BPL's annual international conferences.