Aileen Gendrano Adao is a 2019-20 Teach Plus California Change Agent Teacher Leader. Aileen teaches 12th grade English and AP Literature at Magnet Academy at Roosevelt High School, where she serves as the restorative justice lead teacher. She received National Board Certification in English Language Arts and completed Breathe for Change’s Yoga and Socio-Emotional Wellness Program for educators. She was recognized as one of LAUSD’s 2018 Teachers of the Year. She received her BA in English Education from California State Long Beach and her MEd from UCLA.