Gabriela attained a Master’s degree in Education for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing from San Francisco State University, along with an additional Bilingual/Cross-Cultural teaching credential. Gabriela has worked in the field for thirty years supporting students (0-12) and their families. Gabriela has worked and consulted with school districts, private schools and early intervention agencies in several states such as Alaska, Texas, and Philadelphia, and currently in Idaho, Washington and California.
Gabriela has participated in numerous conferences and workshops for many years across various states and organizations, including Stanford Hospital (CA), Baker Institute for Hearing Loss. She is most currently involved with The Online Itinerant offering workshops online and at The Online Itinerant Professional Development Cruises to Cozumel, Mexico.
Gabriela’s Motto:
Building a strong partnership between service providers and families is a critical first step in creating an effective educational program for our students. Taking the time to understand and honor each family’s values, beliefs, and priorities is an important part of that process.