Jorge Santos was born and raised in Queens, New York. He is a restorative justice coordinator and teacher leader.

Santos has worked as a grade team leader, contributed to the instructional leadership team, and is part of his school’s equity team. His educational approach focuses on creating anti-racist and equitable learning environments through restorative practices.

Santos advocates for restorative programs that focus on building community and empowering student voices. He encourages social-emotional growth rather than the traditional school disciplinary system for students experiencing trauma. His work consists of using restorative practices to promote equity in schools and pedagogical practices in the classroom. He connects this equity work to promote a curriculum that centers around social justice issues, encouraging students to become active citizens who can impact their communities.

Santos holds a masters in criminology and special education from St. John’s University, which influences his work around understanding social and economic inequities.