About me
Dr. Adao is a Filipina-American mother, scholar and teacher. She has been working in LAUSD for over 16 years, currently teaching 10th grade English and working as the Restorative Justice Coordinator at Eagle Rock High School. As someone who believes in constantly learning and growing in her practice, she received National Board Certification in English Language Arts in 2012 and was recognized as one of LAUSD’s 2018 Teachers of the Year. Her pedagogy can be described as a balance of examining rigorous, complex text while providing nurturing, student-centered, community work grounded in social justice and Restorative practices. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, crafting with her children, and drinking green tea boba.
