Bianca earned a Bachelor of Science in Teaching and Learning with an emphasis in Bilingual Education in 2013, from the University of Houston. She has also been a co-lead in the Latinx Leadership Summit since 2016 as well has helped to plan the additional student affinity summits that YES Prep holds (Brotherhood/Sister, AAPI, Pride +). Cynthia is the daughter of Puerto Rican and Dominican parents. Amanda is a social entrepreneur and CEO/Founder of Latinos for Education, the first Latino founded and led national organization solely dedicated to creating leadership pathways for emerging Latino leaders in education and diversifying education nonprofit boards. Region, 2011). Sabrina enjoys reading, traveling and spending time with family, especially with her daughter, Sofia. 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. A list of his professional appointments include inaugural Houston board fellow with Latinos for Education; board member of Connect CommunityPurpose Built Communities, a Houston nonprofit focused on serving the unique needs of immigrant and refugee families; board president of the Emmy Saenz Foundation, a Texas nonprofit providing material support to Spinal Cord Injury survivors; inaugural member of the Teacher Advisory Council for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation; curriculum writer for Twin Cities Public Television, and board member of the East Education Project. Fun fact Dr. Rojas rode his Harley with his daughter from Murrieta, CA, to Brevard, NC, in the summer of 2019 while completing his dissertation. She has been an Adjunct Professor for Lesley University and a member of the Massachusetts Board of registration for Speech-Language Pathology-Audiology. Her experience connecting community members to critical resources drives her work outside of the office. They are a 2023 Stove Works Artist-in-Residence, a former Art & Social Engagement Fellow at Project Row Houses UH KGMCA, a Greensboro Justice Fund Fellow at the Highlander Center, and Desert Nights, Rising Star Fellow at ASUs Piper Center for Creative Writing. She was born and raised in East San Jose, CA. Jos Eduardos creative practice explores the relationships between language, memory, and space. Leydis passion to support her community drives her to continuously seek opportunities to enhance her understanding on how to empower families to own their students educational narratives via the student information systems backend work with her team across all regions. In the pursuit of a better life, my parents crossed the Mexico/USA border with a little girl in their arms. Dr. Jose Enrique Kike Lopez has been devoted to education for 22 years, 13 of which he has worked as a school administrator. Pic credit: Lifetime. During the 2010-2011 school year Mr. Villasenor founded the 4th grade program at Voices. When not at school, Jimmy enjoys riding his mountain bike on the nearby trail and loves traveling to Mexico to visit extended family. Further, she earned a Doctor of Education from Northeastern University in 2022, where she focused on the social-emotional needs of English Learners to improve student outcomes. Cecilia is a Chicana Los Angeles native and Oakland lover, with over twenty years experience in the field of education, youth development, community organizing and advocacy efforts aimed at creating anti racist schools and developing and supporting teachers and students in increasing Black and Brown excellence in our schools. Joel Muoz is a Houston native and educator who was born to Mexican immigrant parents. This need is still latent today. However, he graduated from the University of Missouri in 2011 and joined Teach For America after feeling the need to have a stable career and make an impact. As a native spanish speaker, grounded in strong puertorican roots, she has leveraged language and biculturalism as a way to connect with her LatinX community. His commitment to building inclusive and diverse communities of practice and excellence has had a transformational impact in the schools and districts he has worked for. As the Latino student population grows, Latinos for Education is committed to developingeducationleaders who share thebackgroundsofour students. She attributes her success to her strong work ethic that was instilled by her immigrant parents. This year, she will be starting her second year with Yes Prep Charter Schools. This turned out to be one of the best decisions she has ever made. Oneofthe Fellows reflected on the weekend sharing, This fellowshiphas cultivated a valued space for reflection and connection with other passionate, driven professionals. After graduating from Yale University, Ferny entered education as a high school history teacher at YES Prep in Houston. Her goal is to always advocate for these families so that they are able to view their cultural experiences and identities as a superpower. Mercedes started with YES Prep Public Schools in 2015, after previously working in the Corporate Profit Legal field for 4 years and realizing that her calling and passion was in giving back to the community. Migrated to the Unites Stated at the age of three months. She was born on 10 June 1986. In 2016, she co-chaired the largest parent-led candidates forum in San Jose hosting both city council and state Assembly hopefuls. She is passionate about workplace safety, workers rights, social justice, and supporting and uplifting the Latino community in Bostons Roxbury & Dorchester neighborhoods. Betsy has worked for a wide range of impactful organizations, including being a founding leader at a charter school that serves English Language Learners. She is a Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 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. 9 followers 3 connections For the past decade they have helped lead the growth, PR, and branding of emerging brands across Latin America, Asia, Africa, and the US. She is a proud Black and Puerto Rican woman. Isabella currently works for the Texas Education Agency as a Project Specialist, supporting district leaders in improving student outcomes across the state of Texas. Andy began his career in education as a teacher in low-income communities in Miami and New York City. He was responsible for building and developing a strong regional presence of alumni through their involvement with The Collective, Teach. Growing up in the majestic city of Oxnard, California, Juan saw too many of his fellow classmates, friends, brothers, and sisters tyrannized by the unjust destiny of demographics and low expectations. Her parents believed she and her sister would have better educational opportunities in this country. Italia Cea grew up with value given to speaking multiple languages and expressing her culture. She holds a BA in business administration with a minor in Latin American studies from Boston College. She has volunteered with the Chicano Latino Youth Leadership Project for over a decade. Mercedes McMillan is a Houston native, who immigrated from Mexico at the age of 2. Jos Eduardo Snchez is the co-founder and co-director of Tecolotl, a grassroots consulting and capacity-building collective led by and for immigrant, queer, and trans people of color. She is currently focused on obtaining her Master of Science in Public Administration where she aims to continue to demonstrate that all is possible. Karen also served as an Executive Director forthe New York City Department of Education; her most memorable experience was serving as founding principal of the first bilingual secondary school (English/Spanish for grades 6-12) in The Bronx, New York. Dr. Velascowasprogram faculty at Harvards School Turnaround Leadership programfor 6 years. This sparked her love for education and passion for equity, she taught as a Special educator and school leader for 8 years. Additionally, she created the colleges THRIVE Center (Together Harnessing the Resources that Inspire a Valuable Education), a one-stop-shop for student success. As the daughter of Mexican immigrants who grew up in East Oakland, she is passionate about ensuring true educational equity is available to all students. Afterwards, Ferny served as a teacher, curriculum leader, and consultant for 12 years at high-performing charter schools, nationally-recognize non-profit institutes, and College Board. While there, I cofounded the Young Owls Leadership Program a college readiness program geared toward helping soon to be first generation college students in the Houston area with the skills and resources necessary to apply to universities across the country. She is the first person in her family to attend college and graduate from college. She enjoys reading, organizing, and going on hikes with her love ones. After obtaining my graduate degree in counseling, I moved to California and became a school counselor at Santa Monica Boulevard Community Charter School. These education leaders areworking across the sectorincludinglocal K-12 schools(district and charter),education nonprofits, philanthropy and government agencies. Mr. Toscano was selected by his peers as the Campus Teacher of the Year 2012-13. in vocal performance and an A.S. in graphic design from Southern Adventist University. He also servesasa board member foroneTILT. In 2019, she was selected as a Faculty Fellow for the Association of Hispanics in Higher Education, and in 2021, she earned the University of Houston Teaching Excellence Award. Ivn J Tamayo is a specialist in the Family and Community Engagement department in Aldine ISD in Houston, TX. In 2013, Natalia moved to Houston, Texas to work in public education. I am honored and proud to start this new journey at Eckert Elementary, where students SOAR ABOVE THE REST! My purpose is to even the playing field so that they can compete with students who have more advantages and better opportunities. She completed the Principal Program at Lamar University in the fall of 2021 and is currently working on her certification exams. However, in 2012, when the US passed an immigration policy named Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), her teaching dream came true. He has always been and will continue to be what you can truly call a life-long learner. Her Ph.D. thesis studied the implications of one-to-one learning in a rural setting in Costa Rica. 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. Her favorite picture book is Dreamers/Soadores by Yuyi Morales. My name is (Norma) Vanessa Morales and I am in my tenth-year teaching at YES Prep Public Schools. I was once that same student walking the halls of Aldine schools. 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. The 2019cohort oftheHoustonAspiring Latino Leader Fellowshipincludes: To access bios and photos of the 2019Aspiring Latino LeaderFellows, click here. She moved to Boston in 2011 to participate in a Residency in Social Enterprise (RISE) with New Sector Alliance and learn about nonprofit management by studying Bostons social impact ecosystem. Originally from Venezuela, he earned a BS in Mass Media & Communications from the Universidad Santa Mara in Caracas. began his professional career as a middle school math teacher in West Philadelphia while earning his teaching certification at The University of Pennsylvania. Married at First Sight spoilers and updates tease that Myrla Feria and Gil Cuero were matched on season 23 of MAFS. Myrla earned the nickname "Picture Perfect Princess" because of her perfectionist tendencies, which have exhibited themselves throughout her marriage on Married At First Sight . She looks forward to working con ganas to improve education for Latinos. He was previously News Producer at Telemundo New England, where he won two New England Emmy Awards, becoming the firstLatino to win forOutstanding Live News Producer. In his role on corporate boards, Daniel is intimately familiar with both the need for greater diversity, and the difficulty of matching qualified candidates to available seats. My name is Andrew Rodolfo Aguilar, but I prefer to be called Andrs. to provide a better life for their children. Being in a leadership position to advocate for families, I realize the importance of educating parents, especially parents who have just immigrated from Central and South America, on the educational journey of their children. I have 13 years of experience helping charter schools reach academic goals by ensuring students are on track to be college ready in Mathematics. For over twenty-five years, she has worked as a passionate history instructor in Passaic, an urban, immigrant community in New Jersey. Having shared a similar learning experience as that of so many students in underserved communities, she became the first person in her family to go to college. She is also a Licensed Professional Counselor working with Spanish-speaking families and adolescents experiencing a variety of concerns. 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. is a career educator with over 23 years experience in the K-12 field in both formal and informal educational settings. For more information visit:https://www.lationsforeducation.org. 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. I attended Aldine Schools my entire educational career, from elementary school to high school. Myrla Feria was the first contestant on Married At First Sight, Season 13, which premiered on 21 July 2021. . Andy Canales is the Executive Director,Texas at Latinos for Education. Dr. Gladys Valle currently serves as the English Learner Department Head at Everett High School in Everett, MA. He always felt different. In her role as an educator, Mara created, developed, and implemented a research-based intervention curriculum to improve the reading fluency and comprehension of the English Learner student body. We all have a purpose in this world, and I firmly believe I am on the path I was meant to be as a Latina working alongside incredible educators who see the potential in the communities we serve. Partnered with like-minded organizations like the Houston Symphony, Ana believes music education can change lives, help us heal, and bring us peace. Previously, hewas theDirector of Diversity and Leadership at TeachForAmerica, where he supported the organizations corps members and alumni of color across the country. In addition, Carlos is a Certified Career Coach, a Northeastern university graduate and alumni of 2019 Aspiring Latino Leader Fellowship. I am able to relate to my students and have made it a goal to always motivate my students to keep up with their education. In addition, she served as VP of Instruction, a unique role which allowed her to lead the aligned development for all regional instructional and leadership coaches in the region as they built capacity in their school leadership teams. Through individualized coaching, practice in real classrooms, and real-time feedback, participants learn . Outside of work, Isabella is a Zumba Instructor, loves to travel, and has a very inquisitive toddler. Leydi currently works as the Associate Director of Student Information Systems for Rocketship Public Schools where she manages a team across multiple regions for the network. After working as a bilingual teacher for 4 years she returned to school. In 2015, Mayor Annise Parker also declared Texas Salsa Congress Day for Houston, Texas. Shes managed budgets ranging from $1.1M to $3.2B and has led teams of up to 30 staff. Alexis Becerra is a first generation Mexican American college graduate, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Wellness Counselor in San Mateo, CA. Christopher Marroquin, a native to Boston, Massachusetts but rooted in a small town just outside of Boston Chelsea, Massachusetts finds his passion in education advocacy and nonprofit work. Samantha Aderserves as Latinos for Educations Managing Director of People & Organization Effectiveness. My name is Ralph Toribio. But, I have now stepped into a place where I can shape that mission and vision and bring student voices to the table. Prior to that she worked in Boston Public Schools for 17 years, serving as a bilingual speech-language pathologist before becoming a principal, leading her second school out of turnaround status. Robert is currently the Director of Grants Management and Evaluation at The Brown Foundation, where he oversees both the technical components of grantmaking at the Foundation and the analysis of grant reporting and programmatic results. Keeping it positive, the leadership coach responded, "When you are blessed . Andy Canales, Executive Director of Latinos for Education in Houston. She also supported numerous TNTP teacher training programs, including the Memphis Teacher Talent Initiative, Memphis Teaching Fellows, Nashville Teaching Fellows, and the NYC Teaching Fellows. From a very young age, her mother emphasized the power of of education the great equalizer and door to opportunity for her children. Ivanna is the daughter of two loving Argentinean parents raised in Pasadena, Texas. One of Lillie Pineros three sons, he was raised to be a proud Boricua. Most importantly, she is a mother to an joyous 4-year old son, and lives with her husband in Westfield, Massachusetts. Be Somebody who makes everybody feel like somebody. (Kid President) My Goal as Principal at Eckert Elementary is to ensure every student walks out of our front doors feeling like they can conquer the world and do anything they put their mind to. led efforts to create regional alumni advisory Collective boards in 32 regions across the country. Johanawas born and raised in Colombia and gained her postsecondary education in Urban and Public Affairs while working with Latino grassroots organizations in Chicago advocating for immigrant rights and providing affordable housing services to low-income families. Myrla Feria is a teacher, leadership coach, and TV speaker. 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. After working as a Bilingual Teacher for 4 years, she returned to school to receive her Master of Education in Special Populations. After graduation and recognition of her Brazilian teaching credentials, Emy worked as a 4th grade bilingual teacher, 5th and 6th grade resource teacher, and school librarian while advocating for her Latino and/or Special Education students for equitable service access. Joshua went on to work for Samsung Electronics America. To further her impact in fighting for education equality, Kelly joined Leadership for Educational Equity (LEE), where she served as a mentor for young women and men who aspired to become elected officials and create change within their communities. Angelica holds a BA from the University of Michigan, an MPH from Harvard, and an MBA from UC Berkeley. She absolutely loves being a teacher of teachers as well as working with passionate educators who want to master their craft. Bianca De La Vega is an ESL/Bilingual Coach at Lamar Consolidated Independent School District. MAFS fans were furious to find out the changed relationship status of Gil Cuero and Myrla Feria at the reunion. from Western Illinois University. Her current progressive role at Lynn Community Health Care as a Practice Transformation Improvement Specialist, Coding Improvement Specialist, and onsite mentor for stakeholders in the healthcare industry, has allowed her to live her mission. The daughter of a single mother who prioritized education and was determine for her daughter to have access to the type of quality education that was not available in the citys unaccredited public schools. I attended public schools my entire youth. Along with Dr. Daniel Villanueva from the University of Houston-Downtown, Michelle created and hosts Latinx Learners, a podcast which highlights first generation Latinx issues experienced by both students and professionals in higher education. I am a first generation Cuban-Mexican American. Like many of you, her resources and access points were limited because they were not known. I have worked in Aldine since 1998 where I started at Reece Academy as a Paraprofessional. Read More Contact Myrla Feria's Phone Number and Email Last Update 11/30/2022 8:10 PM Email m***@ideapublicschools.org Engage via Email Contact Number (***) ***-**** Engage via Phone Samantha currently residesnear Chicagowith her partner andtwo children. For self-care, Dr. Rojas is an avid motorcycle enthusiast. She is also a TeachForAmerica alumna (D.C. Dr. Frank Rojas is a purpose-driven leader committed to helping people and organizations grow into their purpose. Kimberly graduated college in 2013 with her Bachelor of Science in Recreation Parks and Tourism Sciences with an emphasis in Tourism Management. She wants to keep leading the way to help children gain equal opportunities to succeed. Sandra is an active change agent in the lives of Latinx children. Gabriela received her BA in Neuroscience from Emmanuel College as well as her Certification in Compensation Analysis through the Compensation Analyst Academy. When granted permission she was employed at YES Prep Public Schools to project manage for the Chief of Staff and has been a part of the change in Houston ever since. Were also ensuring Latino education professionals have access to job and professional development opportunities across the country through our members-only Talent Hub. Cecilia came to Oakland to attend the University of California, Berkeley to receive her Masters Degree in Social Welfare in 2009 and the Principal Leadership Institute at Cal in 2018 to receive a Masters in Educational Leadership. She also holds a master's degree in public administration from the University of Texas-Pan American. He had a sparse relationship in childhood with his father and his Mexican family, but felt a deep connection with that part of his identity from an early age. Raised in Houston Texas, Laura became the first in her family to graduate from college and obtain a degree. She also works on the schools Instructional Leadership Team, and serves as a mentor to Step Up students and families. Dr. Velasco, program faculty at Harvards School Turnaround Leadership program, on issues including evaluation, teacher retention, and adult learning and development. Father of two sons ages 17 and 20 years old. His background is anchored in the intersectionality of STEAM access for immigrant-origin youth & families and the role practical STEAM learning plays in foreign language acquisition. I strive to make an impact in my students lives through my daily interactions with them and the curriculum I create for my classes. She is married to Brock, a musician, maker, and educator and has three children, Emma, Ava, and Easton. Heholdsa doctorate in Educational Leadership and Entrepreneurship from Johns Hopkins University with an emphasis on Human Capital Developmentand lives in Jacksonville, FL since 2018. He now lives in Connecticut with his wife, and their two young daughters. From Summer Search, to Sociedad Latina, and Boston University, she has mentored Latino and other underrepresented youth across the city to pursue, afford and graduate from college. Through relationships with his colleagues and families, he continues to explore his Mexican roots. 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. 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. While at Emerson,Victoriaserved as the Communications Manager of the Emerson Engagement Labaresearch-based design lab focused on improving civic engagement through media and technologyand completed The Washington Center program, where she interned at the American Society for Reproductive Medicine in Washington, DC. Her parents taught her to take great pride in her work and the values instilled in her heart from her Mexican heritage. Cynthia Rivas Mendes is a firm advocate who believes in giving a voice to the voiceless focusing on people who have been systemically and personally marginalized. Amira is enthusiastic about language and cultural understanding. Sandra comes to Latinos For Education with 15 years of experience in education. Jos has served as a leader in a number of non-profit organizations, including his role as Educational Director at the National Hispanic Institute. TNTP's headquarters are located at 500 7th Ave Fl 8, New York, New York, 10018, United States What is TNTP's phone number? She also co-wrote a chapter on student data privacy for a video observation guide for teachers. Each day, Juan is humbled by students commitment to learn, to take on new challenges and to make themselves, their families and their community proud. we are intentionally cultivating Latino leadership and not leaving. Ellevation, now part of the Curriculum Associates family, is an edtech company that seeks to improve English Learner outcomes via web-based tools that help educators enhance instruction, improve collaboration, and increase productivity. This prepared her to pursue and obtain a district-level position as an Elementary Bilingual / ESL Specialist. Michael Diaz was born in Holyoke, MA, and raised across the river in Chicopee. Currently, Emy works for Aldine Independent School District as a Bilingual District Literacy Coach supporting thirteen elementary schools and is pursuing an Ed.D in Bilingual Education in order to promote the expansion of dual language programs as a way to preserve heritage language and culture. Bruno moved to Boston, MA from Brazil in 1997 and attended the Boston Public School system from the 4th-12th grade and hopes to use his experience as a Latino student growing through the public school system as a way to help current and future students have a more equitable education. David Henry serves as the Managing Director, National Development. In 2020 Lety moved to Texas, where she continues to advocate for equity in public education. Prior her policy work Natalia served as a Spanish Teacher and Teacher Leadership Development Coach. Sandra supports the campus goals by planning with primary teachers, guiding them through coaching and feedback cycles, and by providing targeted intervention for students. She is grateful for the support of her husband; they are the parents of three bilingual children who attend public schools. I focus on teaching the whole child through community support, parent workshops, and student involvement throughout the school. Our People Our Leadership Our Board Executive Leadership Tequilla Brownie Chief Executive Officer Crystal Harmon Chief Consulting Officer Victoria Van Cleef Executive Vice President, Learning, Impact, and Design Leticia de la Vara She was also an Adjunct Instructor for the Johns Hopkins University School of Education Master of Science in Education program. After being in the classroom for several years as a bilingual teacher she returned to school for a second masters from the University of St. Thomas focusing on Educational Leadership for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students. Dr. Huizenga taught courses covering school law, curriculum, instruction and assessment, and prepared future educators and leaders for service in public education. She has also served as an adjunct faculty member at Gordon College. Sylvia was born and raised in the Bronx to proud Colombian parents and is passionate about learning, adult education, and educational equity for all. Maria strives for equity begins at an early age. As a daughter of Mexican immigrants, preserving the Spanish language and cultural values has always been a priority. He met her mother there, and together, they raised her and her three siblings to value family, equity, and education. 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