OUSD Newcomers Group (2020-21)

Teacher Scholars

Eva Beleche, Jessamine Entrekin, Ellen Hum, Jasmine Junsay, Million Kelati, Vanessa Nguyen, Ingrid O’Brien Avery

District Leader

James Kindle (Elementary Language Specialist, Office of English Language Learners and Multilingual Achievement (ELLMA) Oakland Unified School District)

School Focus

In their sixth year of partnership, the Newcomers teacher leaders and OUSD’s Office of English Language Learners and Multilingual Achievement (ELLMA) Elementary Language Specialist are participating in our Lead by Learning Network to support their leadership of professional learning in the district. The Newcomer teacher leaders use inquiry to guide teachers in instructional improvement for newcomer students.

Report Highlight

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