Welcome! My name is Lissette Vergara, I am an experienced district literacy coach and educational leader with over a decade of dedication to advancing literacy instruction and equity in diverse school communities. Currently serving as a district-wide instructional coach, I spearhead literacy initiatives that elevate teaching practices through data-informed, research-based strategies, and dynamic professional learning opportunities that impact over 200 educators annually.

My approach centers on promoting joy, inclusivity, and social-emotional learning integration within classrooms to support the whole child’s academic and personal growth. I am deeply committed to culturally responsive pedagogy and fostering collaborative school cultures that empower educators, students, and families. Known for founding a teacher center and innovating intervisitation protocols, I thrive at the intersection of instructional leadership, curriculum alignment, and mentoring to drive sustainable improvements in literacy outcomes.

Fluent in Spanish and certified in TESOL and educational leadership, I bring a multifaceted perspective that draws on my experiences teaching, coaching, and facilitating inclusive learning environments. My ongoing professional journey is guided by a passion for equity-driven education and the belief that every student deserves an education that cultivates intrinsic motivation and lifelong success.

My work includes:

- Lead district literacy initiatives to boost educator effectiveness and student achievement.

- Facilitate professional learning for 200+ educators on research-based literacy and equity.

- Design and implement intervisitation protocols to promote teacher collaboration.

- Conduct student-centered coaching with modeling, co-teaching, and collaboration.

- Support curriculum alignment with standards and data-driven instructional decisions.

- Organize literacy events fostering inclusive, joyful learning cultures.

- Provide resources and tools that empower sustainable literacy growth.

- Champion teacher wellness and build supportive professional communities.