Meredith EssalatMeredith Rose Essalat is currently an elementary school principal in San Francisco, California. With a career in academia that has spanned over 17 years, she found her roots in collegiate student activities before moving into both elementary and secodary academic communities. In each of these opportunities, she witnessed the gamut of the scholastic, social, and developmental experiences of today's student. Most recently, Meredith spent nine years in Middle School education as both teacher and Dean of Middle School Curriculum. She possesses a BA in Mass Communication, a California-Clear Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, and two M.Ed.: one in Curriculum and Instruction, and the other in Educational Leadership. Meredith resides in California with her husband, Cameron. Read More Read Less