Lindsey Vela

Lindsey Vela, Ph.D., currently serves as the Coordinator for Instructional Services at Education Service Center, Region 20, where additional roles include Project Manager, Accountability and Assessment Consultant, and ELAR Consultant. Since March 2022, Lindsey has also worked as an Academic Coach and Editor for Purposeful Proofreading. Prior experience includes positions as Assistant Principal, Instructional Coach, and Teacher at Edgewood ISD from September 2011 to January 2020, as well as various roles at McHenry County Music Center from November 2004 to January 2011, encompassing Student Events Coordinator and Instrumental Music Instructor. Lindsey holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from The University of Texas at San Antonio and has obtained multiple degrees and certifications in education and music from institutions such as Lamar University, Aurora University, and Northern Illinois University.