My education began in Lima, Peru, where I was born. I attended the University of Lima and completed two years of General Studies. After I immigrated to the United States, I obtained a Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies at the University of Redlands. I later received a Master of Arts in Literacy and English Language Development from Azusa Pacific University. Later, I obtained an Administrative Services Credential from the same university. I earned a doctorate in Educational Leadership also at Azusa Pacific University.
I am an Assistant Professor in the Educational Leadership Department at CSUSB. I teach classes and help plan the education of teachers who want to become new administrators. It is exciting to prepare the next generation of equity leaders!
During my last assignment in K-12, I worked with a dedicated and dynamic group of individuals focused on student achievement while serving as the Chief Academic Officer at Inglewood USD. We ensured that our 8,700 students had the best education possible. We finalized and started implementing a strategic plan, developed curriculum guides for k-6, and improved English Learner reclassification by 20%. While there, I also earned the certification for Chief Innovation Officer from Education Innovation Alliance and participated in the EL Roadmap workgroup, where we created the policy for English Learners.
I led many programs in my prior assignment as the Director of Curriculum/Instruction and Academic Enrichment for the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools. I had the opportunity to meet many educational experts. Serving 33 districts allowed me to co-learn the new LCAP system, collaborate in many plans, and, most importantly, build relationships across the county and state. As an administrator at San Bernardino City USD, I gained an exceptional background in curriculum, instruction, assessment, PBIS, MTSS, and leadership development.
As a contributor to the field of education for over 25 years, I served in many different roles, such as bilingual paraprofessional, teacher, college professor, middle school vice principal, principal, director, and Chief Academic Officer. Now as an Assistant Professor at CSUSB, my research focus is social justice and educational leadership. I work alongside many dedicated educators that are building future educational leaders.
My professional focus continues to be making student learning a priority and a guide for all instructional decisions.
