Janelle Curtis is a 2026-2027 Teach Plus California Emergent Bilingual Change Agent and math instructional coach at Jordan High School in Watts, California. She works alongside teachers to create a sense of belonging and affirm positive math identities for emergent bilingual students. Janelle serves as a senior coach through the Partnership for Los Angeles Schools and on her school’s leadership team. She previously taught middle school math. Janelle was nominated twice for KIPP SoCal Public Schools Teacher of the Year (2020, 2023). She earned a double BA in economics and Asian studies from Occidental College and teaching credential from Loyola Marymount University.
