Scholar Profile

Julija Zubac

Education Management

Biography

Julija Zubac is an educator, advocate, and change-maker passionate about harnessing the transformative power of education. Her expertise in both pedagogy and andragogy makes her uniquely positioned to develop healthy organizational cultures. As the Senior Director of Restorative Communities at the Partnership for Los Angeles Schools, she leads the integration of restorative justice, social-emotional learning, and healing practices across a network of LAUSD schools. Prior to her current role, Julija honed her expertise in policy and advocacy as an Education Pioneers and Teach Plus fellow. Named one of "30 Under 30 Innovative Educators" early in her career, Julija brings a wealth of international and classroom experience to her work. With a background in community organizing, engagement, and teaching social science from grades 5-12, she is deeply committed to equity and excellence. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania (BA, Honors in Political Science) and Claremont Graduate University (MA, Education), Julija’s global perspective is shaped by her intercultural work in India, Bosnia, and Mexico, as well as her upbringing in the ex-Yugoslavia, Italy, and the U.S. A survivor of war, Julija is a mediator who believes in the power of dialogue to foster peace and understanding even in the most difficult circumstances. She enjoys traveling, swimming, and writing, and lives in Los Angeles with her husband and daughter.

High school:  Marshall Fundamental

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