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) [http://Classroom Her]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