Annette de la Llana Merilos

Annette de la Llana Merilos has a diverse work experience in education and school administration. Annette currently holds the position of Associate Director of Academics Multilingual Learners at KIPP Public Schools Northern California since July 2021. Prior to this, they worked at KIPP Bay Area Public Schools as a Regional Literacy Manager from August 2018 to July 2021. Annette was also a Consultant at North Oakland Community Charter School (NOCCS) for a short period in July 2018.

From January 2018 to July 2018, Annette served as the Interim Co-Head of School at North Oakland Community Charter School, where they also held the role of Middle School Instructional Dean/Humanities Teacher from August 2016 to July 2018. In 2015, they worked at Alpha Public Schools as an Assistant Principal/English Language Arts/History Instructional Coach and later as an ELA/History Instructional Coach. During the same period, they were also a Content Developer at Goalbook, and an English Language Arts Part-Time Consultant at Ascend Charter Schools.

Annette's earlier work experiences include serving as an Adjunct Instructor at Marian University in 2014, where they taught Child Development and Observation to master's degree students. Before that, they were the Director of Instruction K-8/Teach For America Indianapolis Principal Fellow at Fall Creek Academy from 2013 to 2014. In this role, they designed professional development for teachers, supervised and evaluated faculty, developed testing plans, and facilitated data analysis meetings.

Annette's career started as a Curriculum Specialist/Instructional Coach at Tindley Accelerated Schools from 2012 to 2013. In this position, they observed and provided feedback to teachers, reviewed lesson plans, and conducted professional development sessions.

Overall, Annette de la Llana Merilos has gained extensive experience in education, instructional coaching, curriculum development, and school administration throughout their career.

Annette de la Llana Merilos has a diverse education history. Annette obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from UC San Diego in the years 1996 to 2000. Following this, they pursued a Master of Science degree in Childhood Education Liberal Arts at Brooklyn College from 2006 to 2009.

In 2012 to 2013, Annette attended Columbia University, where they earned a Master of Education degree in Educational Leadership with a focus on Educational Leadership and Administration, General.

Continuing their education, they obtained a Crosscultural, Language and Academic Development (CLAD) Certificate from Alliant International University in 2015 to 2016. Annette also possesses various certifications, including an Integrated Learning Specialist Certificate from the Alameda County Office of Education in December 2017 and a School Building Leader, Initial Certificate from the New York State Education Department in February 2014.

To further enhance their qualifications, Annette received an Administrative Services Credential from the Commission on Teacher Credentialing in May 2018. Annette also holds a Clear Multiple Subject Teaching Credential granted by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing in June 2021.

Additionally, they attained a Nonprofit Management and Leadership certification from the Institute for Nonprofit Practice in May 2023.

Annette de la Llana Merilos's educational background, which includes degrees and certifications from reputable institutions, reflects their continuous commitment to professional development and the field of education.