Professional Learning Team
Ashley Cao
Director of Academics
Educational Programs
Professional Background
- Support With:
- Expanded Learning Programs
- Professional Learning
- Academic Compliance- State and Federal
- Curriculum
- Field Trips
- State and Local Testing
- 13 Years of Educational Experience
- Elementary Classroom Teacher- Kindergarten and 3rd grade
- Instructional Coach
- Site Administrator
- Central Office Administrator
- Masters in Education- Teaching and Learning
- Administrative Services Credential
Nicole Duran
Academic Program Coordinator
Professional Learning Team
Professional Background
- Support With:
- Expanded Programs
- Professional Learning
- Transitional Kindergarten
- 12 Years of Educational Experience
- Elementary Classroom Teacher
- Coach
- Site Administrator
- Trained by Doug Reeves in Implementing effective PLC's
- Trained in Implementing Socratic Seminars
- Master's in Educational Leadership - Western Governors University
Kimberly Hefferon
Professional Learning Coach
(ELA/ELD)
Professional Background
- Literacy Coach YCUSD
- 15 Years Experience teaching ELA, ELD, History, AVID, & Reading Intervention in TK-12th Grades
- Student Centered Coaching Certified
- GATE Certified
- CAT Certified BeGLAD Trainer
- Master's in Curriculum & Instruction - University of The Pacific
Adrian Peer
Professional Learning Coach
(Math/Science)
Professional Background
- Instructional Coach for TK-8th Grade at GIS
- 10 Years classroom experience in 3-5th Grades
- Student Centered Coaching Certified
- Building Thinking Classrooms Trainer
- CAT Certified BeGLAD Trainer
- Master's Degree in Education - UC Davis
