Leilani Lafaurie

Doctor Leilani Lafaurie has been an educator for over 20 years- as an after-school educator, teacher, instructional coach, Director of Instructional Coaching, DEI Council Co-chair, principal, and most recently Superintendent of Equitable Instruction for Aspire Los Angeles. She began her teaching career in LAUSD, has worked for KIPP LA, and has been at Aspire for the past 15 years. Leilani believes in the power of collective efficacy through building a strong community.  She has led her school with an intense commitment to holistic and equitable education for all students. She is driven by a deep belief that schools grounded in social justice can also be rigorous, joyous learning environments where all students have the opportunity to succeed. 

In her role as Superintendent of Equitable Instruction, she holds the regional instructional vision, leads the Academic Program Manager Team, and supervises principals.