Monsie is a first-generation, Latina who grew up in Dallas, TX. She is a product of public and private schools. Monsie started teaching soon after graduating from college. She has experience teaching at the elementary, middle and high school levels. She is also an Equity and Inclusion practitioner with a focus on creating an equitable and inclusive community by shaping curriculum, engaging in community conversations, and creating programming across divisions. Monsie is passionate about fostering an environment shaped by civil discourse and civic engagement among students, families, and school faculty and administration. She currently the Director of Equity and Inclusion at Greenhill School in Dallas, TX. Monsie has a BA in History and Latin@ Studies from Williams College and an MA from Columbia University in Educational Leadership.