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 Cynthia is the daughter of Puerto Rican and Dominican parents. Oneofthe Fellows reflected on the weekend sharing, This fellowshiphas cultivated a valued space for reflection and connection with other passionate, driven professionals. My name is Andrew Rodolfo Aguilar, but I prefer to be called Andrs. Isabella applied to the Latinos for Education Board Fellowship because there are not enough people making decisions in education who share a culture, language, and identity with the communities they serve. Amanda began working on issues of educational opportunity and representation serving as the Vice President of Latino external engagementat Teach For America and a Director at The Bridgespan Group, supporting clients on organization and talent development. Dr. Julie Lara currently serves as the Director of the English Learner Support Division at the Texas Education Agency. Jennifer has served in Dallas area public schools for over 14 years as a teacher, counselor, at-risk facilitator, and coordinator of administrative services and special programs. 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. Myrla Feria, Leadership Coach, TNTP Fernanda Flores-Bolivar, Principal, Aldine ISD Daniel Lopez, Senior Manager, Houston ISD - EMERGE Maria Maradiaga, Program Director - ACE, YES Prep Public Schools Alejandro Martinez, Wraparound Resource Specialist, Houston ISD Franco Martinez, Scholar Relations Coordinator, The Terry Foundation This is consistent with the numbers above. 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. The hurdles and achievements she encountered growing up as a bilingual student in Aldine ISD developed a passion in her for teaching and helping others grow. Janine is committed to civic engagement in her personal time also. 406 following. in Spanish. After graduating from University of Houston-Downtown, she served as a bilingual classroom teacher for the first ten years of her career. 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. Working for a Dual-Language Elementary School, I identify myself as an advocate for multilingual students and multilingualism, Before my employment, I gained a Master of Education in School Counseling from Providence College. Kimberly graduated college in 2013 with her Bachelor of Science in Recreation Parks and Tourism Sciences with an emphasis in Tourism Management. He is currently the Assistant Superintendent of School Administration at BakerRipley Community Schools and has 16 years of experience working in traditional and public charter schools (K-12) serving in roles such as teacher, dean of students, assistant principal, principal and head of schools. During the pandemic she began working as a paraprofessional for Boston Public Schools. She trained site coordinators on the effective administration of student surveys and student assessments. I value being open-minded, positive, and consistent. In 1994, she joined MIT as a visiting research engineer at the Center for Educational Computing Initiatives and later as one of the last doctoral students of Seymour Papert. She enjoys going on bike rides with them and reading picture books. She is currently the Director of the Harvard Dental Center where she serves as a member of the Centers leadership team. Dr. Huizenga taught courses covering school law, curriculum, instruction and assessment, and prepared future educators and leaders for service in public education. She wants to help ensure that decisions are made with stakeholders, not for them. After graduating from Yale University, Ferny entered education as a high school history teacher at YES Prep in Houston. When I have downtime, I enjoy traveling, playing with my dogs, cooking, and trying new restaurants. 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. It was in Pittsburg that Albert found his passion for creating change through social action and education. Ana is in her third year as an Assistant Principal with the Rocketship Public Schools network with aspirations to be a principal. Before her tenure with EMERGE, Felicia served as the Associate Director for the Center for Civic Leadership at Rice University, where she supported the development and execution of domestic leadership programs that challenged high-achieving students at the undergraduate level. Prior to her work with BES, Lorena worked as Chief of Staff at City Year, Miami. I went through an alternative certification program with Pasadena ISD in partnership with Saint Thomas University and began teaching 4th grade. 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. Aixa Borrero-Sanchez moved from Puerto Rico to Boston, MA to pursue a career in speech-language pathology at Boston University after studying special education at the University of Puerto Rico. Her enthusiasm for learning and servant heart led her to pursue a bachelors degree in bilingual education at the University of Houston. Following the threads of the things that she cares about, Janices path has centered on increasing opportunity and access for people of color in general, and students of color in particular. During her seven years in Reece Acdemy Italia Cea was offer opportunities to growth professionally, she served as the campus LPAC Administrtor, Skills Specialist, RTI Interventionist, Dyslexia Coordinator, Family & Community Liason, Testing Coordinator, and Assitant Principal. 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. 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. My name is Maribel Aleman. Lorena lives in Boston with her spouse and two children. After working as a Bilingual Teacher for 4 years, she returned to school to receive her Master of Education in Special Populations. Armando Segura was born and raised in Bogota, Colombia, and has lived in the United States for the past 24 years. As an Associate Program Director for Raising A Reader Massachusetts (RAR-MA), Tasha Espndez enjoys exchanging with families interactive storytelling practices to develop early literacy skills for kindergarten readiness. In her role she is responsible for developing the vision, and managing publicly funded early care and education, early intervention & inclusion, family support, and community-based behavioral/mental health services via a two-generation, holistic, and culturally responsive approach. In this role she oversees Bilingual Education and English as a Second Language policy and programmatic guidance for K-12 emergent bilingual students and their families. I enjoyed my work with the students outside of the classroom, but I wanted to teach, so I volunteered in their classrooms. 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. Fr. Her parents taught her to take great pride in her work and the values instilled in her heart from her Mexican heritage. Felicia has served on the Rice Alumni Board of Directors, as well as the Advisory Board for the Center for Teaching Excellence at Rice University. At EPACS he served in various roles. In 2012. received the Commitment to Excellence Award, Presidents Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanics. He earned a BA with Honors in Political Science from the University of Central Florida and is a graduate of the ICN Business School in France. Kellys proposal was passed unanimously and is now a policy effective across the district. Betsy has worked for a wide range of impactful organizations, including being a founding leader at a charter school that serves English Language Learners. in Applied Mathematics and Computer Science from the University of Houston Downtown. In addition, she has served as a resource for multiple teams and regions who have leveraged her experience and resources in support of their leaders. She has worked in Boston Public Schools since 1993 as a bilingual speech-language pathologist and supervisor. Firm in her commitment to education and literature, Alma earned a Masters of Arts in Teaching with a concentration in English from Western New England University. He moved to Phoenix and taught 7th and 8th grade students at Phoenix Collegiate Academy. She has held professional roles with United Way and served as Assistant Director of Annual Giving at Butler University. She is also a TeachForAmerica alumna (D.C. She is the oldest daughter of nine siblings and a first-generation college student. First generation American, she was born to Cuban immigrant parents. Judith Loredo is a Mexican background educator and doctoral degree candidate with 20 years of experience in the field of education. working in the education nonprofit sector. Lorena Lopera, Executive Director of Massachusetts, Andy Canales, Executive Director of Texas, Jos Col, Director of Greater Boston Programs, Samantha Ader, Managing Director of People & Organization Effectiveness, Johana Muriel Grajales, Director of National Strategy and Innovation, Sylvia Vieira, Manager of National Programs, Lorena Lopera, Executive Director of New England, Karen Maldonado, Chief Program and Innovation Officer, Betsy Castro, VP of Finance and Operations, Adriana Solis-Lpez, Chief Development Officer, Sandra Rodriguez, Advocacy Director, Greater Houston, Armando X. Ordua, Ed.D., Executive Director, Houston, Ciro Valiente, Manager of Marketing and Communications, Victoria Torres, Manager of Advocacy & Organizing, Massachusetts, Carla Rivera-Cruz, Director of Alumni and Network Engagement, Nakisha Attar, Executive Assistant to Senior Leadership, David Henry, Managing Director, National Development, Tatiana Acosta, Manager, Development Operations and Analytics, Erica M. Romero, Vice President, Education Policy and Advocacy, Dominique Diggs, Manager, People and Culture, Mara Gilyard, Family and Community Organizer for Greater Houston, Sandra Nuez, Director of Programs & Partnerships for Greater Houston, Elvira Salazar, Director of Online Learning & Technology, Jessica Huizenga, Interim Executive Director of Massachusetts, Latinos Speak: A Candid Reflection on Assessments and Accountability, Houston: COVID-19 Impact on Latino Students and Families, Massachusetts: COVID-19 Impact on Latino Students and Families, Massachusetts Latinx Teacher Recruitment & Retention, Latino Leaders Join The First Cohort Of The Aspiring Latino Leaders Fellowship In Houston, Latino education leaders were selected to join the, cohort of the Aspiring Latino Leaders Fellowship in. While serving as a school leader, Vicky soon discovered another passion for mentoring teachers. I attended a medical assistant program that I completed with honors and knowledge of phlebotomy as well. Lora is from a small town in South Texas where she prides herself in her roots and contributes her success to her parents and families values and struggles. Before joining Latinos for Education, Mara was a secondary school teacher in the Kansas City Metropolitan Area. Janice has been an educator in urban schools for over a decade, and within various teaching and leadership roles. 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. Previously, Lorena served as Director of Development at Building Excellent Schools (BES), a national organization focused on school leadership formation. Jos has served as a leader in a number of non-profit organizations, including his role as Educational Director at the National Hispanic Institute. 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. Michelle is from Brownsville, Texas and was raised by her grandmother, Amelia. She enrolled in community college and began her journey towards earning her Bachelor of Arts in education graduating in 2022 from Grand Canyon University. As the Latino student population grows, Latinos for Education is committed to developingeducationleaders who share thebackgroundsofour students. I am my ancestors' wildest dreams. She earned a masters degree in Public Policy from the Harvard Kennedy School of Government and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of California, Berkeley. Emy Tomita was born in Sao Paulo, Brazi, where her grandparents immigrated from Japan looking for a better future. I was once that same student walking the halls of Aldine schools. She is the founder of Castro Concepts, LLC, a boutique, consulting firm providing fractional chief financial services to mission-driven organizations. She performed opera and early music in the US and abroad. She started almost 10 years ago as the founding Office Manager for Rocketship Brilliant Minds and moved up within the network to her current position. I have 13 years of experience helping charter schools reach academic goals by ensuring students are on track to be college ready in Mathematics. Dr. Rojas has earned a Ph.D. in Organizational Development and Change and a Masters in Organization Leadership through the Fielding Graduate University. Before being a Curriculum Instructional Specialist, Lora was a U.S History teacher for 17 years in a Title I school in Houston ISD. I still follow a few of my Los Angeles colleagues and it makes me ecstatic to see that many of my Latinx colleagues have stepped into leadership roles. She joined Latinos for Education after working at the Center for Education Policy Research at Harvard for over 8 years. Over the course of her professional career, Amanda has been a frequent speaker at conferences and events. in History at the University of California,Berkeley. 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. adjunct faculty member at Gordon College. She started her career in education working as a community organizer at Sociedad Latina in Mission Hill. Before joining Schusterman, Angelica served as a Capital Commitment Fellow in DC Public Schools and middle school ELA teacher, grade-level chair, and assistant principal at YES Prep Public Schools in Houston. After I started working to help support my family after a tragic accident that left my father quadraplegic. Originally fromSoutheastLos Angeles,Adrianais proud to come from a family of hardworking immigrant parents and a Spanish-speaking household. Shelby has taught and served diverse communities, specializing in transformative pedagogy with underserved populations. Her work focused on facilitating the high school principal instructional rounds network, providing direct support to high schools, and leading district professional development. To understand the situation better, as a leadership coach, Myrla makes a minimum of $200k, as reported by Reddit. She is the daughter of Antonio, who comes from a strong line of Educators from Oaxaca and granddaughter to Avelino who was a former, but proud field worker who would share stories of his own experience,which she enjoyed listening to. Myrla was on the lookout for her soul mate in Married At First Sight Season 13. began his professional career as a middle school math teacher in West Philadelphia while earning his teaching certification at The University of Pennsylvania. She graduated with a bachelor of arts in Spanish literature from the University of Houston main campus and received her teaching certification soon after graduation. Daniel Sanchez currently serves as a director on the boards of major media and telecommunications companies. 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. Through this fellowship, we are developing a pipeline of Latino leaders that is currently untapped., the Fellows reflected on the weekend sharing, , has cultivated a valued space for reflection and connection with other passionate, driven professionals. She is passionate about music, music-making, and education. in Urban Education ESL from New Jersey City University. She previously served in the Houston Mayors Anti-Gang Office and Houston Health Department overseeing program planning. She is a Trustee of the Board with the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and Roxbury Community College. I am first generation and the first to graduate with a bachelors degree/masters degree within my immediate family. As a dedicated advocate of equity and employment change, Gabriela has worked for various organizations, providing support in human resource management and development, workforce development, recruitment, data analysis, and operations management. Dr. Quiroz has been instrumental in leading strategic partnerships, agency-wide growth initiatives, program development, and expansion efforts, including new ECE co-development projects with affordable housing communities in three different San Francisco neighborhoods. Juan Carlos Villasenor received his Bachelors degree from the University of California Berkeley in 2010. She also enjoys gardening, watching movies and spending time with her family, friends and four dogs. She is a Smithsonian Latino Museum Studies alum, a Fulbright-Hays scholar, and currently serves as a Houston Coalition Against Hate board member. After one year living in Pennsylvania, she returned to her home country and graduated from the University of Veracruz where she obtained her B.A. I am honored and proud to start this new journey at Eckert Elementary, where students SOAR ABOVE THE REST! OTW Safety focuses on designing and manufacturing construction, event, and pedestrian safety barricades. law degree from Boston University; and an LLM law degree from Temple University. Gabriela serves as the President of the Equal Pay Group, a strategy consulting firm with core competencies in pay equity, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and talent management. She holds a BA in Political Science from Western Illinois University and an MA in the Science of Teaching from Fordham Universitys Graduate School of Education. As a daughter of Mexican immigrants, preserving the Spanish language and cultural values has always been a priority. She believes that her family narrative is a huge contribution to who she is and what she brings to the space she takes up. A graduate of Sam Houston High School, Ms. Rivera, a native Houstonian, was the first in her family to graduate from a four-year university, The University of Texas at Austin. I was born in San Jose, California in 1989 and I lived in the Bay Area up until I completed my undergraduate program at Saint Marys College of California. After high school, I attended Boston College, which was an incredibly eye-opening and transformative experience. 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