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Teacher & Principal Coach. I believe schools must respond to the needs of the community. And w/ unwavering love and support, all kids can and will learn.

Los Angeles, CA
Joined May 2012
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Sat morning, the LA Male Teacher of Color Network led another successful prof learning session for over 130 @LASchools admin focused on the principal’s role in developing culturally responsive & sustaining teacher support systems for MToC. @ACSA_info @CADeptEd @TonyThurmond
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Shout out to @CALSAfamilia hermano @PeteFloresIII on delivering a powerful presentation, “Creating a Culturally Proficient Learning Environment,” at the @LosAngelesCOE Ethnic Studies 3-day fall Institute.’ TY for inspiring! @juansantos1976 @zjgalvan @BUSDFuentes @kenmagdaleno
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Today’s @PartnershipLA Feb Leadership Conf focused on building coherence around teacher collab time & budget planning. Grateful to serve these principals who all believe in transforming schools to revolutionize school systems! @RomeroPrincipal @CALSAfamilia @ACSA_info @LAUSDSup
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The @PartnershipLA Transform Schools team gearing up for a strong start to the second semester across our secondary schools.
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How do we teach and foster learning experiences for Male Teachers of Color? Great workshop with @DuncanLAUSD @MA_Navita @BlainWatson at the ACSA Leadership Summit. #thoughtleaders @canoga_e @SMMendoza123 @MiddleReed @WhitmanCHS @KFuentesLAUSD @LAUSDSup @LASchools
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Join us for a Turn & Talk Mixer hosted by @calsaregion5 Director @BlainWatson. Network and hear from our guest speaker Dr. Karla Estrada, @LASchools Dep. Supt. of Instruction, as she shares her inspiring story, “Fulfilling Your Soul as a Leader”, moderated by @JessOchoaMEd.
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LA Area Superintendents and Administrators please mark your calendars for this CALSA Region 5 event. Two featured speakers, One dance performance and networking for ALL! See you at the Mixx in Pasadena. Please register and secure your seat here:HTTPS://TinyUrl.com/R5Mixer
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Another opportunity to network with @calsa_sandiego @CALSAfamilia ! Join me! All are welcome! – at San Diego, CA
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Best way to ring in the new year? Join us for this innovative event happening in Monterey, Ca! Register Here 👉 tinyurl.com/FOR23R #CALSAFOR23
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This year the @carver_cougars math department is focused on implementing @IllustrateMath; teachers cultivate a community of learners where making thinking visible is both expected and valued. @PartnershipLA @lausd_ldc @BlainWatson
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Save the date for @CALSAfamilia Focus On Results Monterey 2023. The mid year advance welcomes leaders from all over California. More details to come! @ACSA_info @CASBO @theCAAASA @CAAPLE1 @CITE_EDU
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All @CalsaWln and @CALSAfamilia are welcomed guest to join our @CALSA_Mentoring to hear her journey from Texas Teacher to CA Supt. and back to Texas as Texas Supt.
TOMORROW, Saturday @ 8am - @CALSA_Mentoring Workshop with featured Supt. Dra. Angelica Ramsey of Midland ISD, Texas and former Supt. of Pleasant Valley School District, CA! Zoom access for all past @CALSAfamilia Alumni available by contacting: [email protected]
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Huge shout out to Principal Ramirez & the @carver_cougars team for hosting @LASchools School Board member @Jackie4LAkids This principal’s focus on the Cougar 3Cs is palpable: Character, Commitment, Community! It’s going to be a great year! @PartnershipLA @CALSAfamilia @ACSA_info
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Honored to spend the evening in Dodger baseball w/ so many incredible CA Ed leaders representing amazing orgs @ACSA_info @CALSAfamilia @CAAPLE1 @theCAAASA #familiaesfamila @OfeliaLarivier4 @DrIsaacHuang @sandraescartin @drtommychang @Dr_PBSanco
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Be someone who handles hard better.
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Here’s a brief clip of last week’s #Student1stAthlete2nd IG Live guest @evan_williams32 talking about the impact of his HS coach @CoachNeilParry . Click on link below to hear the entire interview from last week. youtu.be/VyCapCyNFhA @RoTweetDrop #Student1stAthlete2nd
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#SummerInstitute is here! Our 4-day conference invites our Instructional Leadership Teams to join us for learning and goal setting for the year ahead. We started the day with a celebratory welcome for our school staff! #PowerfulSchooling #Belonging
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It's grad season! This week, we are celebrating the #Classof2022 from our 5 high schools! Stay tuned for more highlights this month as we begin to recognize the extraordinary achievements of our graduates. @SanteeFalconsHS @Mendez_Jaguars @RooseveltHSLA @MSTMAatRHS #JordanHigh
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