Montserrat Serrano is an assistant principal and educational leader with expertise in supporting multilingual learners through culturally responsive and social-emotional practices. With experience in elementary education, she has led efforts to integrate Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT) into schoolwide systems to better serve diverse student populations.
Her work focuses on the intersection of equity, language development, and student well-being, with a particular emphasis on newcomer English Language Learners. As a bilingual educator and restorative practices trainer, she brings a strengths-based approach to building inclusive school cultures where all students feel a sense of belonging.
Montserrat’s research explores teachers’ preparedness to support the social-emotional needs of newcomer students and highlights the critical role of leadership in creating systems that move beyond compliance toward meaningful inclusion. She is passionate about empowering school leaders with practical tools and strategies to ensure equitable outcomes for all students.