I help individuals and organizations grow, make an impact, and thrive.
Hola, I’m Coral
My Experience
Educational leader with 15+ years transforming learning across K-12, higher education, and nonprofits. Published author, award-winning educator, and strategic program developer.
Education Leadership
10+ Years as a Classroom Teacher, Instructional Coach, and College Level Instructor
Education Policy Fellow
Speaker and Workshop Facilitator at both local and national level conferences
Instructional Design
Instructional designer for multiple subject areas and age ranges in both English and Spanish
Develop learning experiences for in-person, hybrid and online learning environments
Organizational Leadership & Strategic Development
Founded and helped launch two education organizations in AZ and TX
Spearheaded or supported multiple campus, district, and organization-wide initiatives from conception to implementation, driving educational innovation
Photo Caption: Photo taken on the day that our campus was selected for Google to bring their new Google Expeditions Augmented Reality experience for students. This happened after I wrote and earned a grant to bring Google to our school. Photo Credit: Crowley ISD
Published Author & Thought Leader
Wrote my debut book: Teaching K-5 Science: Encouraging Exploration, Inquiry, and Problem-Solving to share 10 years of best practices with new and veteran elementary teachers
Contributed to or featured in multiple education publications, including When Teachers Dream , Building Community and Amplifying Voices, and more
Selected to speak for events hosted by Leadership ISD, the Commit Partnership and the Charles Butt Foundation
Measureable Results & Recognition
Consistently moved students 1-2+ years in growth on a yearly basis
Coached 20-75 science teachers annually, with many achieving top district science scores
Recognized Teacher of the Year, Tugboat Award Winner/ Top 14 Educators to Follow (Nearpod), District Innovation Spotlights and winner of multiple innovative teaching grants
Program Development Impact
Supported the establishment of dual language programs for two school districts as a teacher, curriculum designer, and advisory committee member
Launched Austin Avanza affinity group for educators of color during education policy fellowship
Founded Northern Arizona College Resource Center as an AmeriCorps VISTA and the first Program Coordinator, this organization is still running since 2009
Proven Results & Impact
Photo Caption: Panelist and speaker for a 2023 TX Ed Talks event, focused on pursuing a unified vision for education in Texas, this event was hosted by the Charles Butt Foundation.
My Skills
Instructional Design: Specialized in Adult Learners, and K-8 STEM and Bilingual Education
Project and Program Management
Organizational Development and Program Implementation
Training and Facilitation
Public Speaking
Community Building and Stakeholder Engagement
Academic, Instructional and Career Coaching
Education Policy Research and Analysis
Data Analysis
Cross-Cultural Communication- Bilingual in Spanish, learning French
