Meet Felix DeLeon, the newest member to join the Paraeducator Board

From the Professional Educator Standards Board:
Meet Felix DeLeon, the newest member to join the Paraeducator Board.

What are you most looking forward to as a member of the Paraeducator Board?I'm looking forward to collaborating, learning, and supporting others. What is one source of inspiration for you? (Related to the education sector).One source of inspiration for me is to be able to help students overcome challenges and gain confidence. |
Briefly describe your professional background and experience.
This is my 19th year in Education. I taught for 16 years in the Sunnyside School District at Sunnyside High School (English). I was also the Middle School Athletic Director for both middle schools in the district for two years.
I started my Administration journey in the Mount Adams School District (White Swan High School) in 2024, where I am the Vice Principal and Athletic Director.
I coached High School Basketball for 20 years and was the Assistant Women's Basketball Coach at Yakima Valley Community College for one year.
Degrees/Certifications:
B.A English Language Arts - Heritage University (Toppenish, WA) 2007
M.A Athletic Administration - Concordia University Irvine 2018
Administrator Certification - Heritage University 2023
