OUSD Newcomers Group

29 teacher scholars serving 13 school sites, 4855 students grades K-6

OUSD Newcomers Group (2019-20)

Teacher Scholars

Leah Bayston, Eva Beleche, Dolores Beleche, Janet Burgo, Adrian Cabezas, Denise Case, Denise Huffstutler, Tania Hughes, Ellen Hum, Daniela Ibarra, Janet Jackson, Karen Jimenez, Ryan Johnson, Mia Kleven, Michaela Kline, Lisa Lam, Cynthia Lopez, Rebeca Luna, Rachel Mann, Lynda Palma-Medellin, Nicholle Pierro, Kiana Pineda, Cristina Ramos, Emma Tadlock-Goldsmith, Tiffany Thieu, Grace Vojvoda, Nikki Washington, Neila Willow, Vivian Yen

Administrator

James Kindle

Teacher Leaders

Eva Beleche, Ellen Hum

School Focus

Sustaining — In its fifth year of partnership, Newcomers Group has transitioned into a sustaining model in which the department lead and teacher leaders facilitate the inquiry group with planning support from Mills Teacher Scholars. The Newcomers Group uses inquiry to design experiences that improve Newcomer student learning.

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The Aspen Institute National Commission on Social, Emotional, and Academic Development

“Through the collaborative inquiry there’s a real aha moment,” said Carrie Wilson, executive director of Mills Teacher Scholars. “It gives teachers a chance to see how the competencies intersect with their instructional practices.”

-- A Policy Agenda in Support of How Learning Happens