Sueños to Success Podcast
New Children’s Book: Victor Is Not My Name!
Dr. Victor Rios is on a mission to help schools turn adversity into achievement for every student.
A tenured and award-winning professor at UC Santa Barbara, Dr. Rios once stood on the edge of fatalism as a high school dropout and juvenile delinquent. Defying the odds, he earned his Ph.D. from UC Berkeley and became one of the nation’s leading researchers on at-promise youths, resilience, and educational transformation.
Today, Dr. Rios partners with school districts and superintendents nationwide to dismantle systemic barriers and ignite new pathways to prosperity, well-being, and academic success for at-promise students and their families.
A sought-after keynote speaker and trusted advisor, Dr. Rios equips education leaders with actionable strategies to inspire hope, build strong relationships, and create school cultures where all students thrive—especially those growing up in poverty, trauma, or marginalization.
Through compelling storytelling, research-driven insights, and a profound understanding of the challenges educators face, Dr. Rios empowers districts to reimagine discipline, increase engagement, and improve outcomes for young people growing up in struggle. Dr. Rios inspires transformation, and delivers the roadmap to achieve it.
Invite Dr. Rios To Speak!
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Invite Dr. Rios to speak to your school, district, or conference!
Professional Learning Keynotes
Looking for an inspiring and empowering speaker? Dr. Rios shares his incredible journey from high school dropout and juvenile delinquent to Ph.D. from UC Berkeley, delivering engaging messages at conferences, workshops, seminars, and staff trainings!
💬 “Dr. Rios was an amazing presenter. He emphasized the impact of our programs to the community and to each individual client.” – Viridiana Rodriguez-Garcia, North Coast Opportunities
Street Life - By Dr. Victor Rios
STREET LIFE SECOND EDITION!
Now Available on Amazon.
For bulk orders, please contact us at admin@scholarsystem.org
Educational Frameworks - By Dr. Victor Rios
Masbloom: Prosperity Framework
Our Masbloom Framework, developed by Dr. Victor Rios and deployed by Scholar System, is designed to create a culture of emotional support and resiliency.
12-Module [Year-Long] Teacher Training Program
From Promise to Prosperity
A School Leader’s toolkit for Equity, SEL, Rigor, and Masbloom. Our Scholar System team will train school leader’s on how to effectively deliver the curriculum, so you may take it back to your site to train your staff! This is a comprehensive 12-Module, 12-Hour training session that can be delivered at your best choice.
Ready to implement my prosperity framework at your district or school site?
Previous Collaborators
Inspirational Keynotes
Inspirational keynotes and training for Educators and Organizational Leaders.
Professional Presentations
Interactive and motivational presentations for educators, students, and organizational leaders.
Educator Projected Self-Actualization
Dr. Rios trains educators on anti-racist teaching practices that promote student belonging, care, and self-actualization.
Featured Scholars
The Pushouts
Dr. Rios’s work and life story is featured in this award-winning documentary by filmmaker Katie Galloway.
The film focuses on educational equity and supporting marginalized students in building a voice and succeeding in life. Purchase the film for screening by visiting the button below and watch a trailer for the film:
