Mairin “Mo” Finn is an accomplished educational leader with a deep commitment to equity and excellence in urban schools. She began her career as an English teacher and became a founding teacher in what ultimately became a top 5 performing middle school in Los Angeles regardless of socioeconomic status, later guiding it to California Distinguished School status. As a Principal, her leadership elevated academic performance and earned significant community recognition. In her role as Director of Secondary Literacy, Mo led district-wide initiatives to increase the use of high-quality instructional materials, empowering teachers to deliver rigorous, grade-level texts and tasks that fostered a culture of academic rigor across middle and high schools. Recognized as Teacher of the Year early in her career, she holds an Administrator Credential and a Master’s in Education from UCLA’s Principal Leadership Institute, along with a Master’s in Education, Curriculum and Instruction, and a Bachelor of Science in Child and Adolescent Development from California State University, Fullerton. Her career reflects a steadfast dedication to building inclusive, high-quality learning environments where every student can thrive, driven by her belief that every child deserves access to rigorous, engaging instruction.