Rodriguez

Haydee Rodriguez, a National Board Certified teacher, is a veteran educator and policymaker who began teaching in 1998 after a career in corporate recruiting. She worked as a Drug and Alcohol Prevention Specialist with Girls Inc. and volunteered with Literacy Volunteers of America, designing bilingual literacy programs. Since 2005, Haydee has taught at Central Union High School in Imperial County, specializing in AP Spanish, World History, and Journalism. She holds degrees from San Diego State and Stanford University. Haydee’s leadership extends to serving on the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing and the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. She has been recognized with the Stanford GSE Alumni of Distinction Award, selected as California’s 2021 Peace Teacher by the United States Institute of Peace, and is a Narrative 4 Fellow. Her career is marked by a dedication to students and advocacy for marginalized communities.