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Title: New Mexico Instructional Leader Publishes Study on ELA Assessment Equity Earns Recognition for Teaching Excellence

United States, 27th May 2025  — Jesselle Garbo-Acson, a dual-licensed Level III Instructional Leader and public-school educator in New Mexico, is receiving recognition for her published research on distance learning equity and her outstanding instructional achievements in underserved school communities. Her co-authored, peer-reviewed study—“Distance Learning Barriers and Bottlenecks: A Phenomenological Inquiry on the Conduct of English Language Arts (ELA) Standard Assessments”—was published in the International Journal of Learning, Teaching and Educational Research and is now informing conversations on educational equity and assessment reform across the United States.Garbo-Acson, who currently teaches at Dzilth-Na-O-Dith-Hle Community School, is known for designing culturally responsive, high-growth classrooms that honor Indigenous perspectives while aligning with state academic standards. Her previous role at Crownpoint Elementary School saw her students achieve the highest schoolwide gains in English Language Arts and Math during the 2023–2024 New Mexico State Assessments. Her instructional impact was formally recognized with the Teacher of the Month (2022) and Staff Recognition (2023) awards.Academic and Professional CredentialsGarbo-Acson holds a Master’s Degree in English Language Education, is a TESOL-certified educator, a Microsoft Certified Educator, and a National Board Certification candidate. She also holds dual Level III Instructional Leader licenses for both K–8 and 6–12 in New Mexico—the highest teaching licensure tier—demonstrating her broad capacity to lead, coach, and innovate across grade levels.In her role as a certified District and State Test Administrator, she ensures high-stakes assessments are conducted with fidelity and in alignment with fe...

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