Teachers Are #AlwaysLearning In Order To Better Serve Students
“If you have come here to help me, you are wasting your time. But if you have come because yourRead More…
Read More…Daniela Felix
Daniela is a first generation college student who is heavily involved in education in her home district, West Contra Costa Unified. After becoming a mother at a young age, Daniela’s passion for education justice only intensified and she began to fight for an equitable education for all children, regardless of background or zip code. Daniela played a key role in organizing parents with the California Charter Schools Association and is a firm believer in school choice for all families. She is currently a Lead Organizer with Students for Education Reform, organizing college students around education justice issues in her home district. She was recently accepted into Teach for America and plans to continue impacting the lives of children in her hometown of Richmond, CA as a high school social studies teacher. Daniela is a UC Berkeley senior pursuing her B.A. in Legal Studies and Education along with her 4 year old daughter and husband. Daniela is a firm believer in that every single child is capable of meeting high expectations if given the correct support. Daniela hopes to be a provider of that support.
Posts by Daniela:
Seeking Student Leaders: Three Ways Young People Can Get Involved In The Political Process
With the level of buzz and horrific timelines that cloud our news recently, people all around the United States areRead More…
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What’s At Stake in the Race for Superintendent of Public Instruction: 6 Million Students
The future of six million students is at stake with the State Superintendent of Public Instruction race taking place inRead More…
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Three Ways To Get Involved In Your Child’s Classroom
Back To School Night is one of my favorite nights of the year, both as a teacher and as aRead More…
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Let’s Celebrate and Support Teachers of Color This #HispanicHeritageMonth
Having the ability to relate to the stories and backgrounds of my students is a very special gift, one that’sRead More…
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Our Schools’ Discipline Systems Are Broken: Here’s How We Can Help
Any educator can tell you that the classroom is not a one size fits all model. While we work endlesslyRead More…
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The Honeymoon Is Over: Self Care is What Will Get Us Through the School Year
The adrenaline and excitement that comes with the start of the school year is felt by teachers, administrators, parents, andRead More…
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Letters to Parents and Families: How I Start Engaging Families at the Start of the School Year
As I sat in my classroom and wrote my class syllabus this summer, it became clear that teaching involves aRead More…
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Ring in The New School Year by Communicating Belief in Your Students
The new school year can be a source of great excitement, but it can also bring great anxiety for manyRead More…
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Creating A Culture Of College Success Through Mentorship In Richmond
Any first generation college student can attest to the importance of mentorship in supporting them through the college years. ForRead More…
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