As the Latino student population grows, Latinos for Education is committed to developing. She has held professional roles with United Way and served as Assistant Director of Annual Giving at Butler University. She first came to the United States at the age of 19 as an Au Pair to learn English. There she oversaw finances, personnel and operations for an organization providing academic support to over 5,000 children across Miami-Dade County Public Schools. Health/beauty. He started as a teacher with TeachForAmerica and consultson issues including evaluation, teacher retention, and adult learning and development. She also has a younger sister called Gloria Feria. Alongside her team, they were able to send over 300,000 pounds of food, clothes, and medical resources to Puerto Rico. I am interested in continuing seeking solutions to better the quality of life for Latino families. Her success while at The Umana played a role in her acceptance to the highly regarded Lynch Leadership Academy for the 2020-21 school year. At that time, she had taught 3rd and 8th grade ESL and began to transition to teaching high school. She is passionate about healing, change, and growth for children, families and systems. Prior to this, she held roles in human resources at the Harvard Radcliffe Institute and the Harvard Kennedy School of Government. Jimmy is passionate about creating opportunities for students from underserved areas. Sergio attended Auburn University on a full scholarship where he discovered a passion for public policy and education; here he learned how to advocate for and connect immigrant families to government, legal, and educational resources. As a bilingual/bicultural educator, she has been part of various appointed Task Forces that focus on English Language Learners who have disabilities. Currently I serve as the Wraparound Specialist at Braeburn Elementary in the Gulfton Community of Houston. Myrla was born to parents Bertha Feria in Roma - Los Saenz, Texas. She acknowledges that together and with support Si Se Puede and we can Be Someone in life. He is energized by parent engagement, understands the value of community partnerships, and works closely to create the best academic experience possible. I attended public schools my entire youth. A natural born linguist, she studied at the University of Rochester, where she earned a Bachelors of Arts degree in English with a minor in Psychology. Not only was she a teacher but she was also the Department Chair, member of the Campus Improvement Committee, and a lead teacher for 8th grade Social Studies. She has worked in Massachusetts public higher education for a decade, with a previous tenure at Mount Wachusett Community College, and in corporate HR and compliance roles prior at Fresenius Medical Care, Morgan Stanley and Washington Mutual (now Chase). Alexis currently serves as Vice Chair for the First 5 San Mateo County Commission, a commission charged with strategic planning, guidance and oversight in supporting children between the ages of 0-5. Additionally, she works closely with the Language Arts Department to design and align the state standards, and create district assessments in Spanish. Hope studied abroad in Oaxaca, Mexico and after college, accepted a job in Oaxaca in the international education sector. For more information visit: . Born and raised in San Franciscos Mission District, which once was a prosperous Latino neighborhood and has been most affected by gentrification, Tatiana has dedicated her career to Black and Brown equity and social justice. Shelby has worked as a researcher, educator, and leader in the fields of higher education, community education, and K-12 education for the past fifteen years. She consciously attended Salem College in WinstonSalem, NC which traces back to 1772 and is the oldest educational institution for girls and women in America and has a proud history of fostering independence and rigorous education for women. I then moved on to work on my masters and getting certified as a Dyslexia Practitioner. I am a first generation Cuban-Mexican American. Elvira Morin Bates was born in San Diego, which is located in South Texas. Eventually, things settled down and he earned his degree in Cognitive Science from UC Berkeley. Benjamin credits his success to the strength of his support systems and he aspires to build off the opportunities he has been granted to create more opportunities for all children to find their vision of success. It was in Pittsburg that Albert found his passion for creating change through social action and education. Kelly takes pride in her involvement in the community, serving as a champion for her students, and most importantly, being a Latina. All her professional experiences from Michigan public school teacher, to non-profit professional development provider, to NASA Education Programs Specialist have been dedicated to lighting a spark in students and educators. Dr. Lara, a native Texan calls Corpus Christi her home. There she was tasked to create a college going culture by collaborating with counselors, teachers, and students. She obtained her Ph.D. in Sociology and Education from Teachers College, Columbia University and is the recipient of numerous awards and fellowships including the Spencer Foundation Dissertation Fellowship, Woodrow Wilson National Foundation Fellowship, the John Jay Distinguished Teaching and Distinguished Service to Students awards, the 2020/2015 Kwando Kinshasa Excellence in Mentoring Awards and the 2018 New York State Youth Leadership Council Outstanding Educator award. Ciro lives in Massachusetts with his spouse and two daughters. In Boston, Ms. Cruz served as the Director of Operations and Academic Advancement at the Mario Umana Academy, a K-8 dual language school. She migrated to the USA in 2003 to pursue her B.A. Lourdes was born and raised in San Antonio, TX and is a first generation Mexican-American college graduate. My passion lies in teaching mathematics with conceptual understanding where mistakes are embraced and used to develop a growth mindset. As the daughter of two immigrant parents, she was inspired to work in education policy after watching her parents navigate the challenges of supporting their children in the education system. She was heavily involved in LEEs efforts, as she traveled to Baltimore, Colorado, LA, New York, and Philadelphia, to deepen her skill sets in community organizing, & political involvement. I also strive to make an impact outside of the classroom by serving as Curriculum Writer and Course Facilitator for the Math Leadership Team at YES Prep. 76K followers. Prior to that role, Dominique worked in School Operations for two charter school networks (KIPP and Uncommon Schools). She also previously served as Vice President of External Relations at the Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities. Sandra supports the campus goals by planning with primary teachers, guiding them through coaching and feedback cycles, and by providing targeted intervention for students. There are thousands out there. Thinking she was going to become a French teacher, she returned to Boston to take her MTEL exams and begin a position as a long-term substitute teacher. Despite their major differences, the season 13 pair agreed to . Ms. Cruzs journey to the Lynn Public Schools began in Bridgeport, CT, where she served as a school counselor and led turnaround work district wide. As a proud Puerto Rican who owes her success to countless mentors who believed in her potential, she is passionate about being able to pay it forward to her community through her work. Currently, Kathy is a doctoral candidate at the University of St. Thomas; in an Ethical Leadership/Social Justice doctoral program where she is focusing her dissertation on the mindset of leaders towards the continuous development of biliteracy for Latine Emergent Bilingual students. Rosa is part of the Salem Equity Task Force within her hometown community of Salem, Massachusetts. My current vision revolves around building a college-going culture, and it is to create and access opportunities that reinforce growth, strategic decision-making and matriculation for our youth. She also had the privilege of being selected as one of 23 leaders, the only Latina, from across the country to found a KIPP School. She is a Fall 2015 Aspen Pahara Fellow out of the prestigious Aspen Institute and delivered the convocation speech at Boston University School of Education graduation. Natalia lives in Houston with her partner Luis and two children Camila and Lucas who inspire her to continue her work to ensure equity and access for all Latinx children across our city. After obtaining my graduate degree in counseling, I moved to California and became a school counselor at Santa Monica Boulevard Community Charter School. Married at First Sight couple Gil Cuero and Myrla Feria didn't have the smoothest journey on the controversial marriage experiment. My name is Ralph Toribio. She immediately entered the Texas A&M masters program in Educational Psychology, focusing on Bilingual and Dual Language education while attaining her teaching certification. She has been the Assistant principal at Conley Elementary for 3 years and aspires to become a superintendent in the future. However, when Gil opened up to Myrla . Her greatest pride is working with a diverse staff and having the ability to not only educate LatinX students but also provide opportunities for LatinX graduates and educators. Dr. Huizenga also holds a Master of Arts in Education, and her Doctorate in Leadership in Schooling from the University of Massachusetts Lowell, and an advanced certificate in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion from Cornell University. During this role Janine led the Charter Community of Silicon Valley, supported statewide policy efforts and represented charter schools in various public hearings. Currently she is a doctoral student at Baylor University where her focus is on learning design and organizational change. Lorena Lopera is Executive Director, Massachusetts at Latinos for Education. I am a proud Houston native and first-generation graduate. Mary Jane Sotelo is a Senior Treasury Officer at Fifth Third Bank working with Middle Market and Oil and Gas clients. Pic credit: Lifetime. She is looking forward to building a legacy of empowerment, love and joy. After graduating from the University of Arizona with a B.A. Consequently, preparing their students to be balanced bilinguals, advance them academically, and prepare them to compete in our ever-changing global society. Elizabeth Rodriguez is a proud native Houstonian that grew up in a Mexican household to immigrant parents. After graduating from the University of Texas at Austin, she began her career as a 2007 Teach For America corps member in the Rio Grande Valley where she taught 8. grade social studies. 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