Isela Russell, PhD

¡Sí Se Puede! TX Teacher of the Year Elem State Finalist 2023.

[UTK-8 John Muir Language Academy @JohnMuirLA]

A great counselor and an even better human. Thank you, Camilo Pérez, for everything you’ve poured into our community.

[Isela Russell, PhD @iselarussell]

What a better way to help with language development than with Diagrama Narrativo, BeGlad strategy. Students not only engage on the story but interactive with vocabulary and listening to the text and placing the dialogue according its sequence. @JohnMuirLA @sdusdmed

[UTK-8 John Muir Language Academy @JohnMuirLA]

Great day at John Muir Field Day! Big thanks to Coach C for putting it all together and making it such a fun experience for everyone. Great job team!

[Isela Russell, PhD @iselarussell]

These First Grade Montañeros are Glad to show of their learning with their Menú de tareas. @JohnMuirLA @sdusdmed @IvonneAcuna1

[UTK-8 John Muir Language Academy @JohnMuirLA]

The final PBIS Principal’s 100 party of the year did not disappoint! 🥳 So incredibly proud of these students for demonstrating excellent character and leading by example. Way to finish the school year 💪

[NeTassha Rendon @DoctoraRendon]

Congratulations to Dr. Isela Russell, named Teacher of the Year for John Muir Language Academy! 🎉 @sdschools

[NeTassha Rendon @DoctoraRendon]

Congrats @iselarussell

[Isela Russell, PhD @iselarussell]

BeGlad these first graders are practicing their oral language development while reading a poem with gestures. @JohnMuirLA @sdusdmed @BeGladTraining

[Isela Russell, PhD @iselarussell]

Using a Be Glad strategy “Diagrama de investigación” and “línea de comunicación” to discuss what we alreadknow. Language acquisition in action. @JohnMuirLA @sdusdmed

[Isela Russell, PhD @iselarussell]

These amazing Montañeros reviewing with each other our 3 classrooms norms. @JohnMuirLA @sdusdmed

[UTK-8 John Muir Language Academy @JohnMuirLA]

Innovation in action! ⚡️ We are so proud of these two amazing educators for representing JMLA at the BeGLAD training this week.
They’ve been hard at work mastering new strategies to make our classrooms even more engaging and inclusive. ¡Adelante!

[Isela Russell, PhD @iselarussell]

Pushing our thinking with Eureka and looking at the attributes of figuras planas. @JohnMuirLA

[Isela Russell, PhD @iselarussell]

Working hard with Eureka and exploring the difference between a square and rectangles. @JohnMuirLA

[Isela Russell, PhD @iselarussell]

Closing our social studies unit by sharing about our cultures in Spanish. Bicultural and biliteracy is always our goal @JohnMuirLA @DoctoraRendon @sdusdmed

[Isela Russell, PhD @iselarussell]

First graders working hard with read with a partner in Spanish. @JohnMuirLA is proud. @DoctoraRendon @sdusdmed

[Isela Russell, PhD @iselarussell]

Our amazing first grade scientists demonstrated and explained las fases de la luna. And best of all: In Spanish. Working hard towards their biliteracy. @JohnMuirLA @DoctoraRendon @sdusdmed

[Isela Russell, PhD @iselarussell]

@JohnMuirLA we are the luckiest school to have @DoctoraRendon as our fearless leader. Always leading by example and never settles for less. Happy Principal Appreciation Day.

[Isela Russell, PhD @iselarussell]

@DoctoraRendon @JohnMuirLA is amazing because of your leadership. We are very lucky to have you.

[NeTassha Rendon @DoctoraRendon]

My heart is seriously overflowing today. ❤️
A huge thank you to my amazing students, staff, and families for all the flowers, cards, and thoughtful gifts. Walking into my office and seeing so much love honestly reminded me why I show up every day.
I’m so lucky to lead JMLA

[Isela Russell, PhD @iselarussell]

@JohnMuirLA Congratulations Ms. Alonah. Very well deserved. What an amazing honor.