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Lora de la Cruz – Content Specialist, Literacy, The Impact Team

Dr. Lora de la Cruz is a dedicated education leader with over 30 years of experience in public education, serving as a teacher, literacy specialist, school leader, area superintendent, deputy superintendent, superintendent, and college professor. She has worked with diverse students, families, schools, and districts, bringing a deep commitment to equity, opportunity, and educational excellence.
As the child of an immigrant, Lora understands firsthand the transformative power of education and has made it her life’s work to ensure that all students receive high-quality learning experiences and opportunities. She has successfully led improvement efforts that drive growth and achievement across racial, ethnic, language, ability, identity, and economic groups. Lora specializes in leadership development, equity-focused school improvement, and strategic system design to create the conditions for every student to reach their full potential and thrive.