Daysy Arellano is an experienced educator and administrator currently serving as the Dean of Students at East Side Union High School District since August 2024, and as an Assistant Principal at San José Unified School District since August 2021. Previous roles include Assistant Principal at Rocketship Public Schools, School Principal Resident at Waltham Public Schools, and teacher positions at KIPP NYC and Lighthouse Academies. Daysy participated in the Teach For America program and excelled in professional development focused on educational leadership. Academic credentials include a Master of Education in School Leadership from Harvard Graduate School of Education, a Master's of Arts in Education from Relay Graduate School of Education, and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Barnard College. Additionally, Daysy has experience as a freelance translator for Upraised Learning Inc., enhancing accessibility for Spanish-speaking families.