Julianna Parra

Principal
Alpha Public Schools

Julianna Parra, principal of Alpha José Hernández in East San Jose, is driven by her experience as the child of Colombian immigrants to create an equitable education system. She advocates for multilingualism and believes informed choices are key to student success. Parra's background includes developmental psychology studies at Boston University, bilingual elementary teaching, and a Master's in Education. She joined AJH as an ELD consultant, improving support for English language learners before becoming principal.

Sessions

• Metrics & Charter Renewal: Data Strategies and Maximizing Impact