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We are a group of educators who have been recognized for the excellence of our work in advocating for the inclusion of Hispanic students in education through the development of curricula and training focused on teaching Spanish to heritage and native language speakers.
Among the awards is the ‘Award to Excellence in Team June 2016 Seal of Biliteracy-SLA curriculum’ in the Denver Public Schools district.
Our work is a culmination of knowledge, study, and academic experience in the field of education.
Mission
Our mission is to serve educators and heritage/native Spanish-speaking students through high-quality educational training to achieve equality and inclusion standards in educational institutions.
Vision
We envision ourselves as leaders in the teaching of Spanish for heritage and native speakers, with an inclusive educational platform that enhances linguistic development and reduces educational disparities among the Hispanic population. We aspire to be a reference point in creating effective and culturally sensitive bilingualism.
Team
Bilingual educator
Eva Marquez Velandria, PhD.
Eva Márquez obtained her PhD from the University of Colorado in Boulder in 2013. With over 25 years of experience in teaching Literature and Spanish language, both in Venezuela and the United States, she has dedicated the last 10 years to teaching Spanish to heritage and native speakers in Denver Public Schools at the high school level. Dr. Márquez is an expert in the development of literacy programs and has dedicated herself to preparing teachers who…
Bilingual educator
Inmaculada Martín - Hernández, PhD.
Awarded the 2023 Secondary Bilingual Teacher of the Year by CO-CABE, Dr. Martín has over 20 years of experience in bilingual education, in countries such as Spain, Bulgaria, and France. In the last twelve years, she has focused her career on educating native and heritage students in New Mexico and Colorado. Dr. Martín obtained her doctorate from the Complutense University of Madrid in 2013, with the theme “Trauma Narrative in El Salvador”…
Bilingual educator
Dr. Fernando Pabón
Bilingual educator with 21 years of experience in Colombia and the United States teaching foreign languages, including English and Spanish. He began his career in his native Colombia as an English teacher in middle and high school. Additionally, he had the opportunity to lead the English Department of the school where, together with excellent educators, he created curriculum and materials for various classes such as…