The ABC Unified School District is known throughout California as a leader in educational planning and innovation. The District has received county, state, and national recognition for outstanding programs in counseling, alternative education, staff development, and labor relations.
Staff members have been selected to participate on state and national educational committees and invited to present at national, state, and local conferences. Students have been recognized as National Merit scholars, academic decathlon winners, and Model United Nations program participants. Approximately 85 percent of the graduating students go on to higher education.
Ongoing partnerships with the community college, state universities, and local businesses are an integral part of the District's planning process for educational improvement. An atmosphere of participative management prevails, with teachers, administrators, and the community working together to build strong, quality programs.
Other noteworthy programs include magnet schools, online education, independent study, adult education, extensive extra-curricular programs, and a university prep school. Strong support services and a facilities improvement bond have resulted in recently modernized schools and an innovative technology department. Programs for special education students, gifted and talented students, and limited or non-English speaking students are offered, as well as a variety of career technical education and advanced placement courses.
The ABC Unified School District is governed by a seven-member Board of Education. The District includes nineteen elementary schools, five middle schools, three comprehensive high schools, a college prep 7-12 school, a continuation high school, infant/children centers, extended-day care, an online school, and an adult school. The diverse ethnicity of the community is reflected in the K-12 population, which is American Indian/Alaskan Native, Asian, African American, Filipino, Hispanic, Pacific Islander, Portuguese, and Caucasian.
Born and raised in Los Angeles County, Isabella studied Psychology at UCLA with a focus on Digital Humanities and Community Engagement. A lifelong creative, she’s been drawing since childhood and has explored many forms of art—from painting and digital illustration to video editing. During college, Isabella discovered a passion for user experience design, which combined her technical skills with her love for thoughtful, people-centered problem solving. She gained hands-on experience in UX, website design, and project management through various academic projects and internships. Isabella is proud to support environmental education through Grades of Green, where she brings together her creativity and advocacy. In high school, her artwork was recognized in an international ocean awareness competition, and in college, she received an award from a UCLA student organization for a piece highlighting the connection between nature and mental health. Outside of work, Isabella enjoys reading, drawing, and finding inspiration in everyday moments.