Samantha Lavu

Samantha Lavu is an experienced educator currently serving as a 4th Grade Math Teacher at Education for Change Public Schools since June 2023. Prior experience includes a role as a 5th Grade Teacher with the Redwood City School District from June 2021 to June 2023, and previously as a Student Teacher at Alum Rock School District. Additional teaching experience encompasses positions as a Resource Teacher at Bright Horizons and a Teacher at Rocketship Public Schools. Samantha's early career involved fostering creativity as a part-time educator at Children's Creativity Museum, where responsibilities included facilitating workshops and managing interactive exhibits. Samantha holds a Master of Arts in Elementary Education from Santa Clara University and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from San Francisco State University. Other diverse roles include working as a Behavior Specialist and having customer service experience at Trader Joe's and Victoria's Secret.