I want students to come to school and have the BEST elementary experience through academic learning, extracurricular activities, and supportive interactions from all educators they encounter. She also previously served as Vice President of External Relations at the Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities. Motivated to extend her impact, Isabella began taking on leadership roles, including Technology Coach, Department Chair, Curriculum Coordinator, Instructional Coach, and DEIA and Hiring Committee Member before moving fully out of the classroom to work on teacher development and evaluation for YES Prep, KIPP Texas, and Southwest Schools. As a proud Mexican and first-generation college graduate, R.D. In 2015, Kelly was selected to join the Teach For America corps, where she began her tenure as a Special Education Teacher teaching grades 9-12. As a Latino Board Fellow, she hopes to bring together her experience in K12 school systems and education philanthropy to support organizations in developing and scaling program models that center the unique assets and needs of Latino students. . Originally from Texas, David comes from a proud Mexican family. Lorena graduated from Boston College with a B.A. Dr. Brooks would later graduate from the University of St. Thomas in Houston with a degree in Environmental Science and Sociology. Born and raised in Barranquilla, Colombia, and residing in Central Massachusetts for 15 years, Maria Isabel is a certified MCAD trainer and presently enrolled in an Executive Leadership Institute program. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in English and Afro American Studies from Howard University and isoriginally from Miami, Florida. Since arriving in the United States in 2014, Ciro has worked for multiple media outlets in Boston and Washington, D.C., and has served as a game broadcaster for the Boston Red Sox Spanish Network on over 50 games. Kimberly was a founding member of YES Preps Program Team where she was the Special Projects Coordinator and Executive Assistant to the Chief Program Officer (formerly Chief Talent Officer) until November of 2021. Ferny Reyes was born in Houston, TX and spent most of his childhood in the Rio Grande Valley living as a part of an extended immigrant family. Pedro Sepulveda is currently a Sr Network Operations Engineer at Lumen Technology based from Houston, Texas. Marias continued focus to tell the community story and fight for patients rights has been demonstrated during the past 20 years within the healthcare industry and it now carries forwarded demonstrated in her current roles as Co-Vice Chair and alumni from North Shore Community College and by serving the past 5 years as a Board Alumni Trustee. With the support of dedicated teachers and her high school counselor, she was encouraged to participate in programs that would provide leadership development, academic enhancement, and workforce skills. In Boston, MA, Armando has engaged in teacher development in the area of secondary mathematics education and instructional coaching. D. from Boston College, a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) and a Masters of Educational Leadership from Salem State University and a BA in Modern Languages and linguistics from Universidad del Valle in Cali, Colombia. Aide Batarse immigrated from Mexico to the United States as a teenager a few decades ago. Despite the difficult journey, she finds being able to make an impact on educational environments extremely gratifying. Previously, he has worked as a Subject Matter Expert in multiple voice communications solutions across the global landscape. Upon return she landed in Houston to be with family and await a work permission visa. She is a Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Originally from Peru, he was raised in Venezuela and came to the U.S. as a teenager. Previously, hewas theDirector of Diversity and Leadership at TeachForAmerica, where he supported the organizations corps members and alumni of color across the country. Niurka is a Transformational Social Worker for BPS, and a Personal Stylist. Before joining the national Principal Preparation team, Luzdivina served the Rio Grande Valley as a Sr. Director of Leader Development for six years, coaching their Principals in Residence as they prepared to launch the newest schools in the region. Michelle is from Brownsville, Texas and was raised by her grandmother, Amelia. Because she believes she can make a change in the lives of teachers, students, parents, and colleagues. Previously, Lorena served as Director of Development at BES, a national organization focused on school leadership formation. She has worked with children from kindergarten to 6th grade, over the span of more than 20 years. Myrla Feria is standing strong despite harsh criticism from Married at First Sight fans over her treatment of Gil. Prior to joining Rocketship, Janine served as Regional Director for the California Charter Schools Association (CCSA), advocating for high quality public schools in an increasingly hostile environment. She holds a Masters in Educational Leadership from the University of Houston and is certified as a Texas Principal. From community college to earning two masters degrees including a full scholarship to Harvard University, Erasmo has lived and worked as an educator in Chicago, Washington DC, Boston, Los Angeles, and Miami. Sylvia was born and raised in the Bronx to proud Colombian parents and is passionate about learning, adult education, and educational equity for all. In addition, she also serves Lynn Hispanic Scholarship Fund as a current Board member providing strategic guidance and structure. Elvira worked as a school counselor for 6 years and decided she would pursue a position as an administrator returning to Lamar to receive her certificate in administration. 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. Her manuscript, Becoming Transnational Youth Workers: Independent Mexican Teenage Migrants and Pathways of Survival and Social Mobility highlights findings from research examining the life courses of unaccompanied, out-of-school Mexican immigrant youths living in New York City and she is currently the lead editor of a forthcoming monograph, Beyond Digital Fronteras: Rehumanizing Latinx Education that focuses on the use of digital tools in HSI and Latinx Studies classrooms. She is also a TeachForAmerica alumna (D.C. He suffered from dyslexia and was clinically diagnosed with ADHD. She is a fervent believer in the Latinos for Education value Bridge Across Cultures because she believes our common bond of humanity is a key lever to building coalitions and allyships that ensure every child has access to a high-quality education. working in the education nonprofit sector. Sandra supports the campus goals by planning with primary teachers, guiding them through coaching and feedback cycles, and by providing targeted intervention for students. This led to a change in career paths. Dr. Carmona received his ED. In over 33 years, First Literacy has helped over 45,000 adults to improve their lives through education. In my downtime, I enjoy travelling, playing with my dogs, country dancing, gardening, and going to Texans games. During that time, he served as a regular member of the Board of Ethics for the City of Stamford, Connecticut. Student activism and work in early education helped me unpack my own experiences in education as a Latino male and helped me decide to become an educator. However, in 2012, when the US passed an immigration policy named Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), her teaching dream came true. Her research and publications have explored the educational issues of Multilingual Learners, including effects of immigration in education. Leticia currently serves as a governing board member of the ACLU of Arizona, AZ Latino Leaders in Education, and as the Arizona representative of the national ACLU. In May of 2020, I was happy to be named the new Principal at Eckert Elementary. As an educator with 14 years of experience in Galena Park ISD, Aide embodies lifelong learning, demonstrated by commitment to furthering her education. Dr. Rojas has also earned an Executive MBA through Pepperdine University and holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration through DeVry University. As Sr. Director of External Affairs for Rocketship Public Schools in the South Bay, Janine Ramirez is responsible for regional leadership, strategy and vision setting for its largent region where half of its schools reside. Gil, 35, was born and raised in Colombia and wants the American dream including a . Seeing the amount of work and advocacy that needed to be done, she later enrolled at Boston University, to pursue her Masters of Arts in Leadership, Policy Advocacy for Early Childhood Education. Americas Alumni of Color Association. In her spare time,Adrianaenjoys exploring the great outdoors with her family. I am my ancestors' wildest dreams. 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. Elizabeth is a 2020 Good Reason Houston Community Design Fellow, a 2019 Teach Plus Texas Policy Fellow and a 2020 TFA Aspiring School Leader Cohort member. Born in the East End of Houston and raised in an immigrant community, Bilma is acutely aware of and passionate in addressing educational inequity in minority communities. Sylviaexpandedthefellowshipalumni network to develop long-lasting relationships with colleges, universities, nonprofits, and other leaders in the education sector. in Spanish. R.D. Recognizing her work in education was unfinished she transitioned to Dallas ISD and served as a high school biology teacher. As a Queer Latinx educator, it has become important now more than ever for my people to see me and for my students to know they have permission to exist as freely as anyone else. Motivated to honor his parents legacy of crossing borders in pursuit of education opportunities for their children, Carlos is deeply proud of his Mexican immigrant heritage. Janine was named 40 under 40 in 2018 by the Silicon Valley Business Journal. Beforehand, Lorena worked on cultivating corporate philanthropy and individual donors with the Posse Foundation and Epiphany School. Nancy Jimenez Zigler is the Director of Programs and Partnerships at the Jandon Center for Community Engagement, based in Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts. In preparation to move into a leadership role, I have successfully completed the Lynch Leadership Micro Academy offered through Boston College. Lilian started with YES Prep North Central in 2007, as a YES Corp member. In those roles, Leticia worked with elected officials, community-based organizations, grassroots and grasstops leaders, business chambers, universities, and state and federal entities to meld policy with programs and enhance opportunities for historically marginalized communities. Throughout her career, Lorenahasdedicated over 10 years leveraging relationships to resource quality educational opportunities for youth and families. Lora is currently earning her Principal Certification at the University of Arlington in Texas. Co-Chair of the Hurley K-8 School Site Council. He draws his passion to drive educational equity by closing gaps in postsecondary education outcomes from his experience growing up low-income and undocumented in Pasadena, TX. Sandra lives in Houston with her partner, son, and two dogs. Lorena believes patience, cooperation, hard work and a passion to provide quality education for youth and families helps build strong communities and future opportunities. Previously, she worked as a freelance translator for several organizations in the United States, Canada, and Latin America. Since I can remember, from a very young age I was already behind a team of oxen working in agriculture with my grandfather helping him in the cornfields, helping him sow, cultivate, harvest among other things around the farm. As a first-generation immigrant from Mxico, Juan draws his inspiration from working alongside a collective of parents, teachers and school leaders who fully expect our Rocketeers to be the future doctors, lawyers, engineers, mayors and teachers who will transform our communities. She works alongside teachers, administrators and staff members collaboratively to provide productive, safe learning environments. Partnered with like-minded organizations like the Houston Symphony, Ana believes music education can change lives, help us heal, and bring us peace. Married at First Sight wife Myrla used to be a principal, but now she is a leadership coach. is a career educator with over 23 years experience in the K-12 field in both formal and informal educational settings. She is a first-generation immigrant from Colombia who knows how much hard work, resilience, and support goes into simply finding the right opportunities for success. New York is where her journey began but Worcester, Massachusetts is where she was raised and taught to become a leader. As a firstgeneration High School Graduate from YES Prep Southeast and College graduate, she is driven about providing opportunities for students who come from the same underserved communities and strongly believes that it takes a village to raise a child, but nothing is impossible when you set your mind to it. Jennifer serves as the Vice-Chair of the Somerset County Democratic Committee Hispanic Caucus. In 2004 she moved to Reece Academy were she met her educational leadership mentor. In her time at YES Prep Public Schools, she has taken on many roles and has been a part of the change in Houston in various capacities; she currently serves as the Director of Program Initiatives in the District Office. Prior to joining the Salem Public Schools, Dr. Carmona was a school principal in Salem and Lowell and most recently a Regional Academic Director in Boston Public Schools. Ivn is a current student at Texas A&M at Kingsville, where he is enrolled in a Doctoral Program in Bilingual Education. 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. TNTP's headquarters are located at 500 7th Ave Fl 8, New York, New York, 10018, United States What is TNTP's phone number? Justin has a passion for educational equity to ensure students from underserved communities have access to get the education they deserve and guidance they need to live choice filled lives. She graduated from the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) in 2010, with a B.A. After returning to the U.S., she joined Teach for America where she was placed in Houston, TX as a bilingual elementary teacher. Michelle also spent two years working as the Academic Director and teaching at Kibeta English Medium Primary School in Bukoba, Tanzania. 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. Before joining Latinos for Education, Mara was a secondary school teacher in the Kansas City Metropolitan Area. After graduating, she started her journey in Teach For America and moved to Houston where she taught elementary and middle school science, served as a teacher leader, and obtained her M.Ed. After working as a bilingual teacher for 4 years she returned to school. As an active participant and mother of 4 young adults in her local community, she brings awareness to the front level where it is often missed in her diverse community. My leadership style is empathetic, communicative, and decisive. As an undergrad, Mr. Villasenor worked with various after school programs in the Berkeley and Oakland area. Heholdsa doctorate in Educational Leadership and Entrepreneurship from Johns Hopkins University with an emphasis on Human Capital Developmentand lives in Jacksonville, FL since 2018. After completing her BA in Political Science at the University of Puerto Rico, Janice moved to the US to pursue a Masters degree in Linguistics at Boston University , where she also trained to be a medical and legal interpreter. The son of two public-school educators, Sergio was inspired to join Teach for America in his hometown to support the growing communities of color there. Janine is committed to civic engagement in her personal time also. Prior to her work with BES, Lorena worked as Chief of Staff at City Year, Miami. After high school, I attended Boston College, which was an incredibly eye-opening and transformative experience. Con la actitud correcta y determinacin se pueden lograr cosas maravillosas y cumplir cualquier meta que se propongan. Albert was raised in the El Pueblo Housing Projects of Pittsburg, California. Early in his life, Joshua worked as a student advocate and was a member of the New York City Department of Education panel for educational policy in 2010. Myrla was on the lookout for her soul mate in Married At First Sight Season 13. Lora has also coached girls volleyball, boys basketball and supervised model union. This commitment led him to UC Santa Barbara where he graduated with majors in Spanish and Latin American Studies. I transitioned from adult probation to juvenile probation, and I realized that I could help prevent the recidivism of juvenile delinquency if I were in the education field. Dr. Quirz is the Chief Operations Officer at Felton Institute in the San Francisco Bay Area. Ivanna is now eagerly working towards her LPC by serving as a counselor with IDEA Public Schools. He grew up the second oldest of four led by a single mother early in life. Judith Blanco is in her eighth year as the Assistant Principal of East Boston High School for Boston Public Schools (BPS). Prior to that role, Mara Fernanda led the Human Resources function at a multi-state, education tech company whose stated mission is to radically improve education for every student. Shortly after her City Year, Gladys decided to pursue a career as an ESL teacher. I was a teacher at Harris Academy and a Skills Specialist at Gray Elementary. In July 2017, he became the youngest member of the Board of Directors of First Literacy, a non-profit organization founded in 1988 by a group of corporate and community leaders, including former Boston Mayor Raymond Flynn and former Boston Globe publisher William O. Taylor. Some of her education related titles include Qniversity Fellow, Neighbor Circles Facilitation Trainer, ESL Adult Education Instructor, 3rd-5th grade Special Ed Paraprofessional, College Spanish Tutor and TRIO Youth Leader. Prior to that role, Dominique worked in School Operations for two charter school networks (KIPP and Uncommon Schools). MAFS fans were furious to find out the changed relationship status of Gil Cuero and Myrla Feria at the reunion. Her enthusiasm for learning and servant heart led her to pursue a bachelors degree in bilingual education at the University of Houston. He was nominated as an Influence 100 Fellow as well as ASCD emerging leader. 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. Kellys proposal was passed unanimously and is now a policy effective across the district. After eight years in that position Italia took the opportunity to open the Literacy department in Aldine ISD and be part of developing and growing educators to deliver effective education, and ensures they can adapt to the changing needs of students and families. On his spare time, Joel enjoys rooting for the Astros, Rockets and Texans! Currently, Jessica is a vice principal at a dual language immersion school in the Framingham Public School district and a board member of the Worcester Latino Dollars for Scholars. I was an Assistant Principal at Goodman for 6 years and 1 year at Gray Elementary. Education has always been important to Myrla. He is experienced in impacting top-line revenue by developing and executing go-to-market strategies focusing on people and processes. And encouraged by one of her professor she applied to the ACP program and worked as Bilingual teacher during a time when the Bilingual program was not 100% established. Dr. Isabel Martinez is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology and Cultures, Societies and Global Studies and Director of Latinx, Latin American and Caribbean Studies at Northeastern University. I have participated in different committees with TEA, including the Dual Language Guidance Committee and a couple of Proclamations for language arts and mathematics, and different item revision and range finder committees for reading and writing. During this time, she had the opportunity to mainly engage with Latinx youth and families. After completing her undergraduate studies at TCU, Natalie joined Teacher For America as 2012 Corps Member. Prior her policy work Natalia served as a Spanish Teacher and Teacher Leadership Development Coach. In Boston, Ms. Cruz served as the Director of Operations and Academic Advancement at the Mario Umana Academy, a K-8 dual language school. Dakota is currently going into year 6, as an 8th grade educator, at the Community Charter School of Cambridge. Justin has a passion for ensuring that operational systems ensure excellence for schools and districts to increase student achievement outcomes. Natalia is a 2021 Latinix Teacher Fellowship Fellow. Dr. Lara has a bachelors degree in Psychology from the University of Maryland University College and a masters in educational administration from Texas State University. Ruby has a passion for helping youth and the community via the arts and created the Texas Salsa Congress (TSC). She also serves as a Board of Education member for her local school district. She is a founding advisor of the Bring Change to Mind club which dedicates time to reducing teen mental health stigma and opening honest conversations on community wellness. Prior to this, she held roles in human resources at the Harvard Radcliffe Institute and the Harvard Kennedy School of Government. Ana is the first generation in her family to graduate and attend college and receive a B.S in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of Houston Downton. Her role was to ensure the Puerto Rico Department of Education (PRDE) worked to implement system-wide best practices across every public school on the island. Previously, as a Partner at TNTP, Leticia provided oversight and support for the development and growth of internal and external Public Affairs projects and policy advisement. Natalie credits her first class of students for beginning to shine a light on the importance of having an education that looked like them, that could communicate with their parents in the native language, and one who understood the struggle of balancing multiple cultures on an everyday basis. Elizabeth now serves as a Literacy Specialist at YES Prep Public Schools. Her parents believed she and her sister would have better educational opportunities in this country. Her background in education includes elementary, middle school and high school experience. Dr. Gladys Valle currently serves as the English Learner Department Head at Everett High School in Everett, MA. to provide a better life for their children. Vicky Diaz is a proud Nicarguence, Boricua, Chileana native of San Jose, CA. Like many of you, her resources and access points were limited because they were not known. Through her efforts with RAR-MA initiatives in the communities of Merrimack Valley, she was awarded by local congress the 2017 Unsung Heroine of Massachusetts Award and more recently she was one of the recipients from the Instituto Cultural de Puerto Rico Inc., of the 2021 Puerto Rican Pride Excellence Award. in vocal performance and an A.S. in graphic design from Southern Adventist University. Inspired by her fathers journey as an educator, Adriana started her own teaching career as an ESL teacher in Houston as a 2007 Teach For America corps member. 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