Jessica Gomez Email & Phone Number

I am a principal in the Colton Joint Unified School District in southern California. My 23 years in education has been serving Title I communities; 14 of those as an elementary school principal. My experiences as an educator, second language learner, and child who experienced poverty inspire my passion to intentionally embed people-first practices into the work we do. I was recently recognized as the 2021 Association of California Superintendents and Administrators (ACSA) Region 12 Elementary Principal of the Year, serve on the Future Ready Schools® (FRS) Advisory Board for the principal strand, am a Fellow for the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) Center for Women in Leadership, have served as a Mentor for NAESP’s Aspiring Principals Academy, am a CUE Lead Learner presenter, and have served multiple years as my district’s Assistant Principal Academy Chairperson. I have presented and led workshops on 21st Century learning, Data Reflection Sessions, the use of technology to enhance and accelerate student learning, school culture and climate transformation, leading through a pandemic, as well as school leadership development. My drive and passion with leadership work has led me to thrive in transforming school cultures and climates. I am a transformational leader who inspires educators across the nation to develop as leaders, risk-takers, innovators, and champions in breaking down barriers of poverty and inequity through standards, instruction and assessment alignment work. I am passionate about equity and closing opportunity gaps for historically underserved students. I am life-long learner who believes in the power of being a connected educator by building Professional Learning Networks (PLNs) across the country.