"When Dr. Gina Acosta Potter began her education career in 1995, she had no idea that her first classroom would lay the foundation for nearly three decades of leadership. She was one of only two graduates from U.C. Los Angeles' teaching credential and Masters Degree program selected for a teaching role in the Santa Monica-Malibu School District. That early opportunity shaped the way she viewed students, teaching, and learning."
""I walked in on the first day of school knowing I had to earn my students' trust," she recalls. "Teaching showed me the importance of listening and seeking to understand before leading." Her early years gave her a close view of student needs. Many of her students came from diverse backgrounds, and she quickly learned that academic success was deeply connected to housing and food security, English language acquisition skills, along with emotional and social support."
Gina Acosta Potter began teaching in 1995 and quickly learned that earning students' trust requires listening and understanding. Early classroom experience revealed that academic success connects to housing and food security, English language acquisition, and emotional and social supports. Career progression included roles as Associate Principal, Director of Preschool, and Principal, which expanded responsibilities for families, teachers, budgets, staff development, and community expectations. Transition to district-level positions included Assistant Superintendent of Business Services and Deputy Superintendent, providing insight into navigating complex school systems. Compassionate school environments and practical administrative skills became central to her leadership style.
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