Nancy López

Family and Community Engagement Resource Teacher

Elk Grove Unified School District, California

Nancy López is a Family and Community Engagement Resource Teacher in the Elk Grove Unified School District, the fifth-largest school district in California and is a national trainer for PTHV. With more than 20 years of professional experience in public education, Nancy holds a teacher and administrative credential and has oversight of 68 school sites that conduct home visits. She credits her home visit practice with not only improving her teaching, but also with making her a better person. Home visits have enabled her to take what she learns about students’ lives and incorporate those lessons into the learning experience, and she can help support families with their hopes and dreams for their children.