Kayla Urquidi

Kayla Urquidi is a STEM educator, National Board candidate, and professional learning facilitator with a keen interest in promoting equitable outcomes for students.

With seven years of experience, she has been involved in enhancing pedagogy, developing math and science curriculum, and fostering student access and opportunities through student-centered projects.

Kayla has a diverse teaching background across elementary, middle, and high school levels, coupled with experience in collaborating and coaching educators nationwide.

Her expertise lies in mentoring teachers with an equity lens, leading professional development sessions, crafting STEAM curriculum, and supporting English Language Learners and newcomers.

She is driven by the belief in schools as agents for addressing societal inequities and advocates for personalized, relevant support for educators to effectively teach historically underserved students.