Phirin Keo Salinas Ed.d.

Phirin Keo Salinas, Ed.D., currently serves in Educational Services at the Orange County Department of Education, focusing on curriculum, instruction, and academic enrichment for students from birth to grade 12. With a robust background in early childhood education, Phirin has held multiple roles, including adjunct faculty in Child Development and Education Studies at both Santa Ana College and Santiago Canyon College, as well as site supervisor at Santa Ana College Early Childhood Education Center. Prior experience includes leadership positions such as Master Teacher for Early Head Start at Child360 and Lead Preschool Teacher/Site Supervisor at Orange County Head Start, Inc. Educational qualifications include a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership and Administration with a focus on Social Justice from California State University, Long Beach, alongside a Master's Degree in Education and a Bachelor's Degree in Human Services.