Educational Researcher and Innovator with recognized outputs on democratic school leadership, learning-focused school leadership, strengthening research culture among basic educators, strong advocacy for evidence-based best practices in basic education, and creation of the Circle of Innovators for Learning in DepEd.

Learning Leader with strong focus on the foundational literacy, numeracy and socio-emotional skills of learners having contributed significantly in crafting the learning continuity plan during the COVID-19 pandemic, reviewing and updating of the Kto12 Basic Education Curriculum, designing multiple learning delivery modalities, developing Self-Learning Modules, and framing appropriate classroom and system assessments. 

Former Public Servant in the Philippine Department of Education (DepEd) with accomplishments in nurturing a culture of excellence and continuous improvement via ISO certified Quality Management System while contributing to the effective policy formulation and/or implementation of school-based management, professional standards for teachers/school heads/supervisors, inclusive education, and disaster risk reduction awareness among learners and teachers. 

Network-builder collaborating productively with partners such as the Asian Development Bank (ADB), World Bank (WB), United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Australian Department of Foreign Affairs (DFAT), UNICEF Philippines, Non-Government Organizations in the Philippines, local government units, and universities/colleges.