School Leaders

 

Dr. Gasca graduated from Georgetown University in May 2003, with a double major in Government and Psychology. Gloria was born and raised in Los Angeles and takes pride to live in a community that strives for their excellence. Dr. Gasca was inspired to pursue a career in education during her time as a Research Assistant for Georgetown University/NIH’s sponsored grant entitled DESARROLLO (Developing Educational Supports And Reading Resources Of Limited English and Literacy Of parents).  The passion for education was also reinforced during her time as a Coro Fellow where she realized the strengths, and discrepancies of our educational system.  She has continued her commitment to education through her time with PUC Schools.  She began teaching with PUC Schools at PUC Milagro Charter School during the 2006 school year. She has developed through PUC and has grown in her leadership.  She is a current principal at PUC Excel and was an integral part at securing the charter renewal for another 5 years.  She constantly seeks local partnerships with non-profits to improve the opportunities that her students have to grow in their leadership. Gloria received her masters degree in educational psychology and teaching credential at Pepperdine University and received her Administrative Credential along with certificates in special education and charter school leadership from Loyola Marymount University.   She earned her doctoral degree from Loyola Marymount University in Education Leadership for Social Justice.