Meet Our Keynote!
dr. valentina gonzalez
Dr. Valentina Gonzalez is an international multilingual learner consultant and an author known for her passionate advocacy and dedication to multilingual learners. For more than 25 years, she has worked in public education as a classroom teacher, an ESL teacher, a district-wide ESL facilitator, and a district professional development specialist. As a sought-after speaker and keynote presenter, she travels to inspire educators with her powerful message that bilingualism is a gift. Valentina's steadfast commitment to promoting literacy, celebrating cultural diversity, and nurturing language development is deeply rooted in her experiences as an immigrant and English learner. Her mission is to ensure that multilingual learners receive the high-quality education they deserve. Dr. Gonzalez has authored and co-authored many books, including her latest, a Corwin best seller, Welcome to Teaching Multilingual Learners and Equitable Instruction for English Learners in the Content Areas.
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