Ruben Cortez

Dr. Cortez is an educator with over 35 years of experience as a secondary teacher, administrator, and national consultant before joining The Community Solutions first at Pacific Oaks as Core Faculty in the MA Multiple Subjects Credential program and now as an adjunct with Saybrook University in their Mind, Body, and Medicine program. Dr. Cortez has presented nationally and internationally on diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-bias as well as student motivation, student engagement, and purposeful instruction. Dr. Cortez has trained school administrators on managing organizational change and coached teachers and instructional leaders as they implement instructional strategies to raise student achievement for struggling students. Dr. Cortez is recognized for his work in ensuring school cultures that encourage continuous improvement, student engagement, and transformative education, with a focus on students from diverse and historically underrepresented backgrounds. Dr. Cortez has a reputation for being a passionate leader, mentor, and motivator for teachers, students, and leaders.