Jessica Hernandez is a 2026-2027 Teach Plus California Policy Fellow and secondary English teacher at Roosevelt Middle School in Glendale, California. She teaches English and reading intervention, supporting Emergent Bilingual learners through equitable and culturally responsive instructional practices. Jessica previously served as an English Language Development (ELD) coordinator and instructional coach at Alliance College-Ready Public Schools. She began her teaching career in Los Angeles’ Pico-Union neighborhood as an English teacher and ELD coordinator. Jessica was named a ISTE+ASCD “20 to Watch” honoree (2026) and completed the GenerationAI Fellowship. She holds fellowships with the AI in Education Leadership Community and the Special Education Fellowship. Jessica earned a BA and MA in secondary curriculum and instruction from California State University, Northridge, where she is pursuing an EdD in educational leadership and policy.
