WSA, Class of 2010: Gladys Gonzalez
April 14, 2023
Wolfe Street Academy, Class of 2010
Gladys Gonzalez, a proud graduate of Wolfe Street Academy, Class of 2010, is a shining example of what it means to be a BCP scholar, creative, and changemaker.
BCP School Experience
Gladys attended Wolfe Street Academy as a K–5 student from 2004–2010, where she built a strong academic foundation.
Middle School
Commodore John Rodgers Elementary/Middle, Class of 2013
High School
Digital Harbor High School, Class of 2017
Post-high school
Went straight into the workforce for the Baltimore City Health Department, spending three years as a community outreach worker and assisting people who are bilingual.
Where They Are Now
Gladys is currently a Bilingual Health Educator with Planned Parenthood, a role she has held since 2022. In this position, she combines her passion for education and community service by traveling throughout Baltimore to teach individuals of all ages about their bodies, birth control, healthy relationships, and overall wellness. She continues to use both English and Spanish to connect with and support bilingual communities.
Recently, Gladys returned to Wolfe Street Academy to lead lessons for 4th and 5th grade students through the school’s Family Life Program in partnership with Planned Parenthood, bringing her journey full circle in the community where her education began.
Q: How did attending a BCP school prepare you for high school and beyond?
“Wolfe Street always pushed me to overcome my own challenges like the language barrier. When I started in Kindergarten, I did not speak English. Wolfe Street has a high number of bilingual students. The teachers helped me learn English and never let me give up. They treated me like family. Mr. Gaither [Principal Mark Gaither] is like a father figure to me. He pushed us to think about how we can give back to our community.”
Q: What is your favorite Wolfe Street memory?
“A favorite memory I have of Wolfe Street is packing and distributing lunches to the people who were homeless in our community. I knew that I wanted to help others with my career–Wolfe Street planted in me that passion for serving people in my community.”