Naomia Fortis-Gebreselassie

Naomi is the Principal of Mundo Verde Calle Ocho campus and brings over a decade of experience in education. Empowered with her personal and professional experiences, she is passionate about elevating linguistic and cultural assets of the community as well as supporting educators to cultivate their craft. Prior to principalship, Naomi served as an instructional coach with Mundo Verde Cook Campus and was a literacy coach and homeroom teacher in a dual language school in D.C. She also taught Prekindergarten - 3rd grade as a homeroom teacher and ELL Literacy specialist. Before moving to D.C. in 2012, Naomi taught in Oaxaca, Mexico and San Salvador, El Salvador. In her free time Naomi loves to cycle, throw pottery, travel, read, and be with loved ones. Naomi hails from Houston and grew-up in Columbus, Ohio. Naomi earned a M.Ed. in Language and Literacy from Harvard Graduate School of Education, a M.Ed. in Early Childhood Curriculum and Development from George Mason University, a B.A. from Kent State University, and is a Teach For America Alumna.