Aida Allen-Rotel is a professor of teacher education at San Diego State University and currently works at Health Science High and Middle College as an instructional coach, English Learner coordinator, and administrator. Allen-Rotel has worked as a bilingual elementary teacher and served as a liaison and resource for school districts, school administrators, residency programs, and partnerships that cultivate accomplished teachers. She delivers professional learning and coaching to school districts as a member of ASCD's FIT Teaching® Cadre, and on other areas of expertise including curriculum design, diverse populations, English language learners, school leadership, teacher leadership development, multicultural education, and restorative practices.