Marco Aquinde is a San Diego native who teaches sixth grade math and science at The Bishop’s School in La Jolla, CA. He previously taught integrated math and science at High Tech Middle Chula Vista. He has served diverse student populations in heterogeneous classrooms across San Diego County, from first through eighth grade. These experiences have fueled his commitment to provide equitable, joyful, and meaningful student-centered education. Marco holds a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics from the University of California, Los Angeles, and a Master of Education in Teaching and Learning from the High Tech High Graduate School of Education.