Erica Maldonado-Higle is a 2025-2026 Teach Plus California Emergent Bilingual Change Agent. She teaches English Language Development (ELD) to grades 2-6 and is an induction mentor at Dennis Earl Elementary School in Turlock, California. Erica teaches supplemental ELD to newcomer students. Previously, she taught K-3 in dual immersion schools, was a bilingual reading specialist, and served as English Learner Coordinator. Erica is an induction mentor supporting new teachers. She was named her school’s Teacher of the Year (2011-2012). Erica obtained a BA in liberal studies with a minor in ethnic studies, Reading Specialist Credential, and MA in multilingual curriculum and instruction, all from California State University, Stanislaus.
