Dr. Marie Moreno specializes in Newcomer School Development & Program Evaluation. She was the founding principal of Las Americas Newcomer School which is recognized and replicated across the country. She is recognized as 2022 Time.com Innovative Educator of the Year.
Friday January 17, 2025 10:15am - 11:00am CST
Room 202
Vice Provost, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
I had the honor to deliver a TEDx McAllen talk in October 2024, titled, "Redefining Quality Education: Opening Opportunities for True Belonging." You can watch it here: https://youtu.be/hzzCzw3TVbY
Friday January 17, 2025 10:15am - 11:00am CST
Room 104
Dr. Flores has over 18 years of experience working in Bilingual instruction under various programs. She has served as teacher, a skills specialist and is currently a District Bilingual Literacy Coach. Dr. Flores obtained her doctorate in Educational Leadership with a focus on Special... Read More →
Friday January 17, 2025 10:15am - 11:00am CST
Room 103
Chief Migrant and Immigrant Advocate, Miguel Castillo, EDU Strategic Partners
Former Executive Director of Elementary Schools at Austin ISD, Director of Multilingual, Early Childhood & Federal Title III Programs at Elgin ISD, and Principal at Laredo ISD and Pflugerville ISD. Currently Chief Migrant & Immigrant Advocate and Keynote Speaker. Provide strategic... Read More →
Friday January 17, 2025 11:10am - 11:55am CST
Room 102
Karina Chapa was born and raised in Monterrey, Mexico. She completed her Bachelor’s in International Relations from el Tecnológico de Monterrey. After moving to Texas, she became a Bilingual teacher through Alternative Certification. She completed her Master’s in Bilingual Education... Read More →
Friday January 17, 2025 11:10am - 11:55am CST
Room 201
Francisco Faticati is the Director of Special Programs at Vanguard Charter Academy and former Biliteracy Coordinator at Edcouch-Elsa ISD, supporting language learner programs and Bilingual/ESL Initiatives. With expertise in curriculum alignment, and instructional coaching, he contributes... Read More →
Friday January 17, 2025 11:10am - 11:55am CST
Theater Room
Francisco Faticati is the Director of Special Programs at Vanguard Charter Academy and former Biliteracy Coordinator at Edcouch-Elsa ISD, supporting language learner programs and Bilingual/ESL Initiatives. With expertise in curriculum alignment, and instructional coaching, he contributes... Read More →
Friday January 17, 2025 11:55am - 1:30pm CST
Main Stage
Educational Sales Consultant for Regions 1, 2, 13, and 20, Footsteps2Brilliance
Footsteps2Brilliance® is the breakthrough early learning solution that helps all children become proficient readers by 3rd grade in both English and Spanish. Our digital ecosystem allows school districts to leverage all mobile devices that parents already own or schools use to promote... Read More →
Friday January 17, 2025 1:30pm - 2:15pm CST
Theater Room
A Gold CMC-South conference sponsor. Imagine Learning delivers education solutions designed to better empower educators and improve student achievement.
Friday January 17, 2025 1:30pm - 2:15pm CST
Room 101
Director of the English Learner Support Division at TEA, TEA Division of Emergent Bilingual Support
Julie Lara serves as the director of the English Learner Support Division at TEA. Prior to her current role, she supported Texas students with disabilities for 2 years as a Manager on the Review and Support Monitoring team in the Special Education Division of the TEA.She also served... Read More →
Friday January 17, 2025 2:25pm - 3:10pm CST
Theater Room
Hello! I am a Bilingual Strategist in Donna ISD. I began teaching in this district 20 years ago and have taught in grades 1st, 3rd, 4th, and 5th. My passion and advocacy for bilingual education has led me to my work in our Bilingual Department. I enjoy learning about and engaging... Read More →
Friday January 17, 2025 2:25pm - 3:10pm CST
Room 201
Passionate and mission-driven edtech leader. First in my family to attend higher education. I founded BeeReaders in 2020 to empower millions of Spanish-speaking students to succeed through a rock-solid literacy foundation.
Friday January 17, 2025 2:25pm - 3:10pm CST
Room 104
Dr. Flores has over 18 years of experience working in Bilingual instruction under various programs. She has served as teacher, a skills specialist and is currently a District Bilingual Literacy Coach. Dr. Flores obtained her doctorate in Educational Leadership with a focus on Special... Read More →
Friday January 17, 2025 2:25pm - 3:10pm CST
Room 101
Karina Chapa was born and raised in Monterrey, Mexico. She completed her Bachelor’s in International Relations from el Tecnológico de Monterrey. After moving to Texas, she became a Bilingual teacher through Alternative Certification. She completed her Master’s in Bilingual Education... Read More →
Friday January 17, 2025 2:25pm - 3:10pm CST
Room 103
Experienced Account Executive with a demonstrated history of working in Bilingual Education and the computer software industry. Former Bilingual/ESL Director with experience in Dual Language, Bilingual, and ESL programs. Experience in leadership, strategic planning, customer service... Read More →
Friday January 17, 2025 3:20pm - 4:05pm CST
Room 102
Language Assessment Solutions Consultant - Texas, DRC
Taleisha Taylor has more than 17 years’ experience in working with ESL and Dual Language in the classroom and at the district level as an Emergent Bilingual Instructional Specialist. Early in her career as an ESL teacher, she was given the opportunity to teach in one of the first... Read More →
Friday January 17, 2025 3:20pm - 4:05pm CST
Room 104