Leah Kalish

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.