A show by the Equity, Disproportionality and Design team, a project of the South County SELPA.
The Equity, Disproportionality and Design (ED&D) podcast provides access to engaging conversations with educators and community members who share their personal and professional experiences. Conversations explore their journey through education, their efforts to build equity in our schools, and barriers they've overcome to make positive change.
S4 Ep 10: The Power of Belonging: Leading Through Connection
Dr. Felicia Singleton is the Executive Director of Whole Child & Community Design (https://www.sdcoe.net/students/whole-child-and-community-design) at the San Diego County Office of Education (https://www.sdcoe.net/), where she works alongside educational leaders to design systems that center the well-being, belonging, and thriving of every child. Her work focuses on helping schools and communities move beyond programs to build child-centered ecosystems where learning, joy, safety, and connection coexist. Her leadership is deeply influenced by a traditional Maasai greeting often exchanged between adults: “And how are the children?” In Maasai culture, the expected response is simple yet profound: “The children are well.” For Dr. Singleton, this question serves as both a greeting and a charge reminding us that the well-being of children is a shared responsibility and a measure of the well-being and sustainability of our communities. Guided by a commitment to justice, belonging, and collective care, Dr. Singleton’s work is anchored in the principles of restorative justice practices, whole child development, and systems transformation. Her desire to remain closely connected to restorative justice practice and her deep commitment to disrupting the school-to-prison pipeline is fueled by her adjunct faculty position at the University of San Diego (https://www.sandiego.edu/peace/restorative-justice/about-us.php) where she teaches restorative justice practices in the School of Leadership and Education Sciences. Dr. Singleton holds a Doctor of Education from the University of California, San Diego. Her research explores the intersection of ecological systems theory, restorative justice practices, and collective impact, with a focus on how communities can work together to create conditions where all children and the adults who care for them authentically belong and can truly thrive.
Resources
Whole Child & Community Design Website (https://www.sdcoe.net/students/whole-child-and-community-design)
San Diego County Office of Education (https://www.sdcoe.net/)
Parenting the Whole Child Podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/parenting-the-whole-child/id1760461466)
USD Center for Restorative Justice (https://www.sandiego.edu/peace/restorative-justice/about-us.php)
Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/parentingthewholechildpodcast/)
1 Jul 2026
S4 Ep 9: The Long Game: Equity, Data and What Comes Next
Russell Y. Coronado (https://www.linkedin.com/in/russell-coronado-8077974a/) is a highly respected educator with an outstanding reputation for advocating for compliant, student-focused programs. Mr. Coronado's professional career began as an instructional aide for the San Diego Unified School District. He subsequently became a School Psychologist in the Chula Vista Elementary School District. He then began his special education administration journey in 2004 and served as the Executive Director of the South County SELPA (https://www.sdcoe.net/special-populations/selpas/scselpa) from 2012 to 2026.
Resources
South County Special Education Local Plan Area (https://www.sdcoe.net/special-populations/selpas/scselpa)
San Diego County Office of Education (https://www.sdcoe.net/)ED&D (http://equityanddesign.com/)
LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/russell-coronado-8077974a/)
Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/russellycoronado/)
27 Apr 2026
S4 Ep 8: Care in Action: Support without Limits
Dr. Elvia C. Estrella (https://equity.sweetwaterschools.org/support-services/mental-health-services) serves as the Coordinator of School Counseling and School-Based Mental Health for the Sweetwater Union High School District. In her role, she leads the district’s Foster and Homeless Youth Education Services and oversees the district’s outpatient mental health clinic, ensuring equitable access to wellness and clinical supports for students and families. Dr. Estrella also develops and sustains partnerships with community-based organizations to strengthen the continuum of care across schools and the broader community. With over two decades of experience as a school counselor, program manager, and adjunct faculty member at San Diego State University (https://education.sdsu.edu/graduate/school-counseling-ms/faculty), Dr. Estrella has dedicated her career to advancing trauma-informed practices, equity-driven leadership, and student-centered support systems. Her work reflects a deep commitment to improving educational outcomes for historically underserved youth and fostering collaboration between education and mental health sectors.
Resources
School Counselors: Brokers of Hope (https://www.cta.org/educator/posts/brokers-of-hope)
Website (https://equity.sweetwaterschools.org/support-services/mental-health-services)
Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/thiscounselorcares/)
SDSU (https://education.sdsu.edu/graduate/school-counseling-ms/faculty)
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