Kristi Yamaguchi | SXSW EDU 2023 Studio

Learn more about the people and ideas shaping the future of education with SXSW EDU Studio Interviews hosted by Kari Byron! At just 20 years old, Kristi Yamaguchi became the first Asian American woman to win an Olympic gold medal in figure skating when she finished first in women's singles at the 1992 Winter Games (Albertville, Canada) and also won two World Figure Skating Championships (1991, 1992). Since then, Kristi has journeyed through her roles as a wife, mother, author, philanthropist and founder of Always Dream, dedicated to closing the achievement gap by providing access to high-quality books in the home environment and extensive family engagement support to underserved children. About SXSW EDU: The SXSW EDU Conference & Festival cultivates and empowers a community of engaged stakeholders to advance teaching and learning. SXSW EDU is a component of the South by Southwest® (SXSW®) family of conferences and festivals. Internationally recognized as the convergence gathering for creative professionals, SXSWedu extends SXSW’s support for the art of engagement to include society’s true rock stars: educators! Connect with SXSW EDU Online at: Visit the SXSW EDU website: http://sxswedu.com/ Follow SXSW EDU on Twitter:   / sxswedu   Like SXSW EDU on Facebook:   / sxswedu   SUBSCRIBE:    / subscription_c.  . MORE VIDEOS:    / sxswedu