Team Members

SDSU Team

Bill Zahner is an Associate Professor of Mathematics at San Diego State University and Director of the Center for Research in Mathematics and Science Education

Alberto Esquinca

Alberto Esquinca is an Associate Professor in Dual Language and English Learner Education at San Diego State University

Cristina Alfaro

Cristina Alfaro is the Associate Vice-President for International Affairs at SDSU and the executive director for the Center for Biliteracy Education and Research. 

Sera Hernandez

Sera J. Hernández is the Department Chair and an Associate Professor of Dual Language and English Learner Education at San Diego State University

Melissa Navarro

Melissa A. Navarro Martell is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Dual Language and English Learner Education at San Diego State University

ELSF Team and Consultants

Renae Skarin

Renea Skarin serves as the Senior Advisor for Content at the English Learners Success Forum

Mariela Contreras

Mariela Contreras is a teacher at Chula Vista Learning Community Charter school