Ingrid Medrano

Teacher, National School District 

Ingrid Medrano is currently a teacher in the National School District. She is a dedicated educator committed to closing achievement gaps in classrooms facing socio-economic challenges by delivering high-quality education. She holds a Master’s Degree in Special Education with a focus on reading, as well as a Mild/Moderate Special Education K-12 Teaching Credential, which includes authorizations for severe emotional disturbance, autism, resource specialist, and English language learners. Additionally, she holds a Bilingual Multiple Subject K-6 Teaching Credential. With 15 years of experience in education, Miss Medrano has taught in various capacities, including 4th-6th Grade Mild/Moderate Special Day Class, 5th/6th Grade Spanish, 1st Grade Dual Language (50/50 model), and currently, 1st Grade General Education.  She was also recognized as one of the San Diego County Credit Union (SDCCU) Classroom Hero in San Diego County.  Her current passion is engaging in professional development through her district and the San Diego County Office of Education, where she learns evidence-based strategies and makes data-driven decisions to support her students’ success. Miss Medrano aspires to pursue a Doctorate in socio-emotional learning for children who have experienced trauma, with the goal of advancing their well-being and promoting equity and inclusion in low socio-economic schools, among students with disabilities, and foster children.

Resources:

• National School District

• Follow a Dream Article

• SDCCU Classroom Heroes