Liliana A Zepeda
Santa Rosa
Summary
Educational leader with experience supporting multilingual learners through inclusive, equity-driven systems and strong instructional leadership. Proven ability to collaborate with teachers, families, and district partners to strengthen dual immersion programs, improve student outcomes, and foster culturally responsive learning environments. Committed to developing coherent supports for multilingual learners across academics, social-emotional learning, and family engagement.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Principal
Sonoma Valley Unified School District
Sonoma
07.2022 - Current
- Provide instructional leadership for all grade levels, with a focus on dual immersion and multilingual learners, improving student engagement and outcomes
- Lead school-wide MTSS, SST, and COST processes to identify and support struggling students, ensuring interventions align to individual needs
- Recognized for leadership with a nomination for Administrator of the Year (California Association of Latino Superintendents & Administrators, 2025); school voted Best Public School in the Sonoma Valley People’s Choice Awards (2025).
- Develop and implement equity-centered initiatives to support bilingual literacy, language development, and culturally responsive pedagogy
- Supervise, coach, and evaluate teaching staff, providing professional learning aligned to language acquisition, literacy, and math goals
- Collaborate with families and community partners to strengthen engagement, including literacy nights, math nights, and multilingual parent workshops
- Analyze student performance data to inform instructional decisions, program design, and school improvement planning
- Manage school operations, including scheduling, coverage, budgets, and resource allocation, ensuring smooth day-to-day functioning
- Foster a positive and inclusive school climate that promotes social-emotional learning, student voice, and safety
- Oversee the implementation of district and state mandates, including compliance for English learners, special education, and dual language programs
Bilingual Teacher
Sonoma Valley Unified School District
Sonoma
08.2013 - 06.2022
- Taught kindergarten and fourth-grade in a Spanish dual immersion program
- Planned curriculum and daily lessons aligned to Common Core and Spanish/English Language Development standards
- Collaborated with faculty and staff for curriculum development and instructional planning
- Communicated with families daily to support student learning and engagement
- Differentiated instruction to meet diverse learning needs
- Maintained a positive and inclusive learning environment for students and colleagues
- Participated in California Principals’ Support Network (UC Davis) and Instructional Leadership Teams (ILT)
- Served as Secretary of the Valley of the Moon Teachers Association (VMTA)
Education
California Administrative Service Credential - Educational Leadership
Sonoma State University
2019
Bilingual Authorization - UCR Extension| Professional Studies
University of California, Riverside
2018
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State University - Long Beach
2012
Skills
- CA Multiple-Subject Credential (Clear) CLAD Authorization (Cross-cultural, Language, and Academic Development)
- CA Administrative Service Credential (Clear)
- BCLAD Authorization (Bilingual, Cross-cultural, Language, and Academic Development)
- GLAD Trained (Guided Language Acquisition Design strategies for integrated language development)
- SEAL Trained (Sobrato Early Academic Language instructional framework for multilingual learners)
- Bilingual (English and Spanish)
- Sonoma County Office of Education (SCOE) Induction Program Mentor
- Strong instructional leadership with knowledge of language development, biliteracy, and culturally responsive pedagogy
- Experience leading and supporting programs serving multilingual learners, including dual immersion and English learner programs
References
Rena Seifts |Acting Superintendent |Sonoma Valley School District| 707-204-1343 Email:rseifts@sonomaschools.org
Christina Casillas, Ed.D. |Associate Superintendent |Sonoma Valley Unified School District 707-204-1283 Email:ccasillas@sonomaschools.org
Jillian Beall |Director of Educational Services, Student Wellness and Inclusion |Sonoma Valley Unified School District 707-331-3746 Email: jbeall@sonomaschools.org
Esmeralda Sanchez-Moseley|Assistant Superintendent, Student Services| Petaluma City Schools 707-732-6843 Email: esmoseley@petk12.org
Accomplishments
Nominated for Administrator of the Year by the California Association of Latino Superintendents & Administrators (2025)
Led a school community voted Best Public School in the Sonoma Valley People’s Choice Awards (2025)
Led a school community voted Best Public School in the Sonoma Valley People’s Choice Awards (2025)
Timeline
Elementary Principal
Sonoma Valley Unified School District
07.2022 - Current
Bilingual Teacher
Sonoma Valley Unified School District
08.2013 - 06.2022
California Administrative Service Credential - Educational Leadership
Sonoma State University
Bilingual Authorization - UCR Extension| Professional Studies
University of California, Riverside
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State University - Long Beach