Danny Herrera, Ed.D.

Executive Leadership Coach | Adjunct Professor | Coaching Urban School & Nonprofit Leaders | Bridging Leadership Theory & Practice

Los Angeles, California, United States

About

I’m a leadership coach and education researcher on fire about re-imagining America’s public education system. With nearly two decades of experience teaching and leading within Title I schools, and a doctorate in education, I am passionate about bridging theory and practice. My experience spans instruction and campus leadership in both high-performing Title I schools and turnaround environments in Milwaukee and my hometown, Los Angeles. Beyond my experience as an educator and school leader, I have simultaneously pursued graduate degrees and systems-level fellowships, including involvement with the Teach For America Systems Impact Fellowship, The National Fellowship for Black and Latino Male Educators where I have collaborated on projects with Teach Like a Champion, and previous involvement with Teach Plus and the KIPP School Leadership Program’s Research for Better Teaching.

Experience

  • Executive Leadership Coach at NFBLME: The National Fellowship for Black and Latino Male Educators
    Jul 2025 - Present · 1 yr

  • Regional Teacher Coach at Prisms
    Mar 2025 - Present · 1 yr 4 mos

  • Adjunct Professor at Alder Graduate School of Education
    Aug 2024 - Present · 1 yr 11 mos

    Coursework: English Learner (Multilingual Student) Instruction •Create learning outcomes aligned to California Standards for the Teacher Profession •Plan assessments to measure outcomes •Implement backwards planning to create milestones and learning experiences for students •Design online modules on Canvas Learning Management System (LMS) using both rich text and html •Provide timely feedback to teacher candidates using specified criteria •Collaborate with course team faculty to revise and adjust courses to meet student and program needs

  • Founder and Leadership Coach at Urban Leader Coaching, LLC
    May 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 2 mos

    Growing and developing diverse urban leaders in high quality teaching and school leadership

  • Adjunct Professor, Urban Teacher Preparation Program at Carthage College
    Jan 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 6 mos

    ● Currently teaching course for undergraduates in Urban and Cultural Leadership ● Implementing a practice-based approach using rigorous, research-based pedagogy