STATE ILA COORDINATOR
Dr. Lori Garcia (2025 - 2028)
Dr. Lori Garcia’s passion for reading began at a very young age. As a child, many times she would read the same book over and over just for pure enjoyment. That passion only grew over the years and later blossomed into a desire to change the world… she wanted to help people and share the love and power of literacy!
She began her educational journey as an elementary bilingual teacher and served in many capacities at the campus level, including principal. While earning her doctoral degree in Literacy, she also served as an adjunct professor teaching preservice ESL teachers. Dr. Garcia has served at all levels, pre-kindergarten through college. She currently serves as a District Secondary EB Coordinator and will continue to live her life spreading the joy and empowerment of reading. She challenges you to join her in her quest!
She began her educational journey as an elementary bilingual teacher and served in many capacities at the campus level, including principal. While earning her doctoral degree in Literacy, she also served as an adjunct professor teaching preservice ESL teachers. Dr. Garcia has served at all levels, pre-kindergarten through college. She currently serves as a District Secondary EB Coordinator and will continue to live her life spreading the joy and empowerment of reading. She challenges you to join her in her quest!
The ILA Coordinator serves the State/Provincial Council for a 3 -year term and is responsible for supporting the network of local, student, and special interest councils within the state/province. He/she is a liaison between the state/provincial council and ILA.
