EPISODE SUMMARY

Dr. Julie Vitale shares how Oceanside Unified School District has become a leader in equity in Southern California.

EPISODE NOTES

When Dr. Julie Vitale was growing up, she wanted to be a nun, an actress, or a teacher. Because of the impact teachers had on her own life, teaching won out. Now at the helm of California’s Oceanside Unified School District, Vitale has brought her passion for making students feel loved, cared for, and welcome to the extremely diverse district. Thanks to the work she and her team have done, Vitale was named the 2021 Equity Champion by the San Diego County of Education.

In this episode, Vitale shares how Oceanside has become a leader in addressing equity challenges and how this work is at the core of her love for education.

Dr. Julie Vitale (@OsideSup)

Oceanside Unified School District (@OsideUSD)

Click here to access the LGBTQ+ Youth Standards of Care, which are mentioned in this episode.

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