Originally from New York, Oishy Reza has more than a decade of experience in upper elementary education, with a focus on inquiry-based, interdisciplinary learning and curriculum development. She earned an M.S.Ed. in Elementary Teaching from Northwestern University, specializing in elementary mathematics curriculum and instruction, and also holds a J.D. from the University of Minnesota and a B.A. in Anthropology from Vanderbilt University. Before entering education, she practiced family and Indigenous law. She believes students learn best when given meaningful opportunities to inquire, create, collaborate, and connect their learning across subjects.