Izela Jacobo is an Executive Leadership Coach for the San Diego County Office of Education Multilingual Education and Global Achievement Department. She's also a lecturer for the San Diego State University Dual Language and English Learner Education Program. Previously, Izela was Principal to Bostonia Language Academy and English Learner Services Coordinator in Cajon Valley Union School District. She has also served as a curriculum developer and editor for the San Diego County Office of Education and the California Reading and Literature Project.