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Carrie Usui Johnson
Director, Professional Development and Partnerships at UCLA Center X
In my role at UCLA Center X, I work with our Teacher Education Program and IMPACT through supporting mentors. I also support instructional coaches and leadership teams develop their identities as Cognitive Coaches and facilitators of collaborative learning. I am an Adaptive Schools Training Associate for Thinking Collaborative, a National Board Certified Teacher, Candidate Support Provider for National Board candidates, and a National Writing Project Teacher Consultant.