L.A. Unified's 2025 SEL Symposium

Hello! I'm Melissa Espinoza, I have been a LAUSD teacher for almost three decades with experience across various grades in LAUSD, currently teaching 5th grade in a STEAM Magnet program. My journey in education has taken me from teaching inclusion in a 4/5 combo class to where I am... Read More →

Hello everyone! My name is Ms. Vidal and I am a secondary media art teacher for the Los Angeles Unified School District. I enjoy working as an educator and serving my students and my community. My background in design, illustration, photography, and animation, helps me support my... Read More →

Hello everyone! I’m Mrs. Vidal and for 29 years, I’ve had the incredible privilege of being a teacher in the Los Angeles Unified School District.  From the moment I stepped into my first classroom, I knew that teaching was my calling. Teaching kindergarten isn’t just a job... Read More →

Marie Smith is a Professional Learning Manager at Newsela and is based out of Seattle, WA. She works closely with the Customer Success team and district leaders to support, design, and deliver professional learning to accounts in the Western region. She is committed to providing teachers... Read More →