Vista Unified School District
Leah Kalish is an English teacher at Vista Unified School District since January 2024, and a Market Ambassador at Perennial Pastures Ranch since August 2023. Prior experience includes a student teacher role at San Diego Unified School District, where co-teaching and lesson planning were key responsibilities, as well as a substitute teacher position at La Rue Park Child Development, supporting early childhood classrooms. Leah served as a student assessment researcher at UC Davis Center for Educational Effectiveness, conducting qualitative research on assessment practices and creating educational materials. Additional roles include an expanded learning research intern with Partnership for Children and Youth and a journalism intern at UC Davis Office of Strategic Communications. Educational qualifications include a Single Subject English Credential from San Diego State University and a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology-Organizational Studies from University of California, Davis.
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Vista Unified School District
Vision: Our vision in Vista Unified is to be the model of educational excellence and innovation. Framework for the Future Mission: The purpose of Vista Unified School District is to inspire every student to persevere as a critical thinker who collaborates to solve real world problems. Values: RESPECT: treating all with dignity TRUST: having confidence that every decision focuses on the best interests of all students COLLABORATION: working in a collective partnership with clear two-way dialogue that builds relationships among home, school and the community EQUITY: each child receives what they need to develop to their full academic and social potential.