Erin Gruwell Rank
About Erin Gruwell
Hailing from America, Erin Gruwell is a motivational speaker and teacher. She founded the Freedom Writers Foundation. She is noted for promoting high school education and also inspiring and transforming students’ lives.
She has appeared on TV shows like Oprah, Good Morning America, The View, and The Rosie O’Donnell Show.
Gruwell is also the co-writer of the popular book titled “The Freedom Writers Diary: How a Teacher and 150 Teens Used Writing to Change Themselves and the World Around Them”. Other books of hers include “The Freedom Writers Diary Teacher’s Guide”, “Teaching Hope: Stories from the Freedom Writers Teachers”, and “Teach With Your Heart”.
Education
She was educated at the California State University and Bonita High School.
Family
Her parents are Sandra Faye Alley and Stephen Douglas Gruwell. In 1992, she got married to Kevin Sherman but divorced him after five years.
Awards
She has been honored with the Anne Frank Award.
Trivia
Gruwell landed her first teaching job at Woodrow Wilson High School in 1994.
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F.A.Q. about Erin Gruwell
When is her birthday?
Erin Gruwell's birthday is on August 15, 1969.
In how many days is her birthday?
Erin's birthday is in 117 days
How old is she?
She is 54 years old.
Where is Erin from?
She was born in California, U.S..