Paulina Cho

Dynamic educational leader with a proven track record at Hacienda La Puente Unified School District, recognized for spearheading innovative programs like the Dual Immersion Mandarin curriculum. Awarded for excellence, including the two time National Blue Ribbon awards, and ranked in the top 1% of California schools. Expert in curriculum development and instructional coaching, blending strategic vision with a passion for fostering high-achieving learning environments. Received the Terrel H. Bell award for outstanding school leadership in 2023 and honored with Senator Bob Archuleta-2024 Women of Achievement Award.

The Key Essentials for Learning in the 21st Century: Programs and Practices, Dissertation, University of Southern California, 05/12

• Dr. Helene Cunningham, Dir. Curriculum & Instruction, 15959 E. Gale Ave., City of Industry, CA, 91745, 626-933-4302, 626-833-5018, hcunningham@hlpusd.k12.ca.us
• Dr. Judy Fancher, Asst. Superintendent, CIA, 15959 East Gale Ave, City of Industry, CA, 91745, 626-933-3806, 626-277-2405, jfancher@hlpusd.k12.ca.us
• Dr. Sue Kaiser, Asst. Superintendent, Monrovia USD, 325 E. Huntington Dr., Monrovia, CA, 91016, 626-471-2030, 909-815-9012, skaiser@monroviaschools.net
• Dr. Danielle Kenfield, Wilson High School, Principal, 16455 Wedgeworth Dr., Hacienda Heights, CA, 91745, 626-934-4401, 714-397-2808, dkenfield@hlpusd.k12.ca.us
• Dr. Angela Lin, Executive Director of Elementary, 15959 East Gale Ave., City of Industry, CA, 91745, 626-933-4311, 909-851-3639, alin@hlpusd.k12.ca.us
• Dr. Gregory O’Brien, Superintendent, Centinela Valley Union High School District, 14901 South Inglewood Ave., Inglewood, CA, 90304, 310-263-3200, 951-259-1729, obrieng@centinela.k12.ca.us
• Cynthia Parulan-Colfer, Former Superintendent of HLPUSD, 626-780-8951

• USC Graduate School Dean Students’ List, 05/09-05/11
• California State Polytechnic University Dean Students’ List, 05/08-05/10
• Friends of Charter College Scholarship, 05/05
• Pi Lambda Theta: International Honor Society and Professional Association in Education, 05/05

• Principal, Hacienda La Puente Unified School District, 16949 Wedgeworth Dr., Hacienda Heights, CA, 91745, 08/13-Present, 626-933-8102, Developed and organized the Dual Immersion Mandarin program and curriculum., Developed and launched New Pedagogies for Deep Learning events that are focused on Project/ Problem Based Learning and exhibitions to showcase student learning through public presentations., Work collaboratively with all stakeholders to maximize student learning and improve school programs., Start the Computer Science Immersion Program to K-5 and provided ongoing training and support to teachers.
• Assistant Principal, Ontario-Montclair School District, 1450 S. Sultana Ave., Ontario, CA, 91761, 08/12-08/13, 909-986-8577, Assisted teachers in planning and organizing units and assisted teachers in the process of data analysis to develop action plans-SMART goals and common assessments., Assisted principal in the development, monitor, and evaluation of SPSA., Coordinated School Site Council, English Language Advisory Council, Student Study Team, and At-Risk Intervention Program., Implemented Positive Behavior Intervention and Support system to encourage progressive discipline and developed an incentive program to support the habits of scholars/ professional students.
• Instructional Coach/ Administrative Designee, Hacienda La Puente Unified School District, 15151 Temple Avenue, La Puente, CA, 91744, 08/06-08/12, 626-933-5102, Assisted principal in the development, monitor, and evaluation of SPSA., Coordinated State and Local Assessments and developed instructional plans to meet the diverse needs of all learners., Coordinated Intensive Intervention Programs in grades 4-6., Facilitated ELD Program-ELD curriculum, professional development on effective teaching strategies for ELL students, reclassification, and monitored and evaluated English Language Development Monitoring Tools.