Angel Serran, MA

Teacher

In June of 2023, Angel earned her MA in Educational Leadership: SEL, Character, and Ethics, conducting qualitative research on raising mental health awareness in schools and effective classroom strategies to improve students’ overall well-being. She has taught preschool, elementary, and middle school students and worked alongside their families in various capacities, including tutor, inclusion paraeducator, 3rd grade teacher, K-5 assistant director, program coordinator for behavioral health programs, and more.

She is dedicated to creating safe and positively challenging learning environments that foster curiosity, present global perspectives, and motivate lifelong learning. Angel also strives to deliver thought-provoking and meaningful lessons that guide students toward discovering connections between their education and the real world. Her progressive teaching methods strongly emphasize social-emotional learning and cultural responsiveness, values diversity, and celebrates differences. She is excited to be part of Sand Hill School and looks forward to cultivating strong relationships with students and families and teaching middle school Humanities!

Education

• MA, Educational Leadership: SEL, Character, & Ethics
• BA, English: Single-Subject Teaching Preparation
• AA, Social & Behavioral Sciences

Certificates

• CDA Certificate

Professional Affiliations

• Founding Member of the Equity and Social Justice Committee of Santa Clara Unified School District