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Meet Our Principal - Dr. Rasori |
Dr. Rasori comes to us with over 15 years of experience in education with expertise in professional development, curriculum development and equitable teaching practices. She received her teaching credential and Masters in Education from the University of California, San Diego. She then began her career as a third grade teacher in an inner city school serving high populations of English Language Learners and low-income students in the San Diego Unified School District. During her time as a teacher, Dr. Rasori taught multiple grades and was a lead teacher for over 10 years. She was a history professional developer, worked in developing curriculum and received her National Board Certification. She was also the head coordinator for all UCSD student teachers, tutors and mentors and a cooperating teacher for nine years. In addition, she returned to graduate school to earn her Masters in Teaching and Learning and Doctorate in Education in Teaching and Learning at UCSD. Her dissertation focused on the espoused and enacted theories of cultivating teacher leaders in teacher education programs. She also was a Teaching Assistant for undergraduate education courses focused on equity and diversity and taught Social Studies Methods for preservice teachers at UCSD.
Dr. Rasori then attended Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego to earn her Administrative Credential and was shortly hired afterwards, as an Associate Principal in the Chula Vista Elementary School District. There, she continued implementation of STEAM and worked with grade levels to design curriculum units focusing on integrating subjects and authentic writing practices. After working at Rice Elementary School, she then became principal at Clay Elementary School in San Diego Unified School District. As principal, she built a positive school culture through a proactive approach to discipline and implemented Response to Intervention structures at her school site.
Dr. Rasori has recently been a professional developer with Math Transformations, which provides transformative professional development around Common Core math practice and math content workshops. In addition, she is the treasurer of the Teaching and Learning Collaborative, a non-profit organization, to facilitate the development of schools that prepare literate, curious, critical citizens who have the academic and interpersonal skills to thrive in the 21st century global economy. She is a native Santa Rosa resident and is happy to have moved back to her hometown with her husband and two year old daughter. She enjoys traveling, spending time with her family, mountain-climbing, staying active, and volunteering.
Dr. Rasori then attended Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego to earn her Administrative Credential and was shortly hired afterwards, as an Associate Principal in the Chula Vista Elementary School District. There, she continued implementation of STEAM and worked with grade levels to design curriculum units focusing on integrating subjects and authentic writing practices. After working at Rice Elementary School, she then became principal at Clay Elementary School in San Diego Unified School District. As principal, she built a positive school culture through a proactive approach to discipline and implemented Response to Intervention structures at her school site.
Dr. Rasori has recently been a professional developer with Math Transformations, which provides transformative professional development around Common Core math practice and math content workshops. In addition, she is the treasurer of the Teaching and Learning Collaborative, a non-profit organization, to facilitate the development of schools that prepare literate, curious, critical citizens who have the academic and interpersonal skills to thrive in the 21st century global economy. She is a native Santa Rosa resident and is happy to have moved back to her hometown with her husband and two year old daughter. She enjoys traveling, spending time with her family, mountain-climbing, staying active, and volunteering.