Illinois Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents

🎉 Exciting newsletter alert! May's IALAS newsletter has arrived, packed with educational insights and updates. Dive in to stay informed! https://lnkd.in/gJ2j6pSy

Kudos to Maria Burgos, Ed.S. and the board of the Illinois Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents for orchestrating a remarkable 8th Annual Conference. The captivating opening performance by the Addison Trail District 88 Mariachi Band set the perfect tone. Grateful for the chance to learn and network together. Honored to have had the opportunity to present today with Rachel Filippi. #WeRiseTogether

Voces Empoderadas! Translation, Empowered Voices. That was the Illinois Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents Spring Conference theme. It was a perfect theme, a tremendous opportunity, and the right time! Imagine Learning seized the partnership opportunity to #empowerpotential of our educational leaders for transformational change that will dismantle our broken systems and help us build a strong and inclusive community that yields greater opportunities for our students and leaders of color! Panelists Dr. Minerva Garcia-Sanchez, Kristopher Rivera, Rovel Rucker-Pollock, and Dr. Olimpia Bahena shared their experiences and key takeaways which included: 🥸 Do not fall victim to “Imposter syndrome”, seize leadership opportunities. 🧐 Be intentional about leadership design, decisions, and diversity. 📄 Policies impact your day-to-day work and your students. Get involved and advocate for what makes sense. 💞 Create opportunities to lift up your community and each other. 🤝 Take your place and create space for the networking, learning, collaboration, and progress to continue. 💪🏽 We may not have grown up privileged, but we have privilege now. We are educated, leaders, in decision-making positions, with opportunities to present, collaborate, innovate, mentor, advocate, etc. Maximize the power of your privilege! Thank you Maria Burgos, Ed.S. and IALAS Board for the opportunity to champion the work. ¡Adelante, familia! #IALASACCION2024 #JoinIALAS https://lnkd.in/gt9aa3ib Nicholas Guerrero Dr. Rocio del Castillo Francela Lopez Martín Da Costa @Darlene Vargas J. Iván A.

We are thrilled to congratulate Anna Marie Candelario for her outstanding recognition as a spotlight administrator at the Illinois Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (IALAS) 8th Annual Statewide Conference! Anna Marie currently leads as the Director of Planning and Development in our district, the 7th largest in Illinois. Her dedication to fostering inclusive learning environments shines through her innovative initiatives, including the Teacher and Leadership Grow-Your-Own program, which focuses on recruiting and retaining diverse talent. Her commitment to equity has been a consistent theme throughout her career, with significant contributions in her former roles as Assistant Director and Director of Student Services, where she worked tirelessly to bridge gaps in educational outcomes. A mentor to aspiring Latino leaders and an active member of educational affiliations like ALAS, Women Leading Ed, and our own district's DEI committee, Anna Marie's impact extends beyond our schools. She also volunteers with Braven, aiding first-generation college students in developing essential workforce skills. Thank you, Dr. Bryan Zwemke and Mayra Reyes from SD308 HR, for being there in person to celebrate this significant achievement. Let's all commend Anna Marie’s outstanding contributions and her relentless commitment to excellence and equity in education. Congratulations, Anna Marie, on this well-deserved honor! #sd308proud #leadershipdevelopment #educationalequity

Dr. Olimpia Bahena a trailblazer in Chicago's education scene, is a National Board Certified educator & leader in bilingual education. From mentoring to innovative curriculum design, she's driving educational equity as Deputy Chief at Chicago Public Schools. http://bit.ly/3TL6K5G

Meet Dr. Kristopher Rivera: Educator, visionary leader, and superintendent with 23 years of experience. Dedicated to educational excellence and equity, Kris has a track record of success in diverse communities. Learn more at http://bit.ly/3TL6K5G

Excited to have Efraín Martínez, Ed.D., Principal at Conrad Fischer Elementary in Elmhurst 205, as our session speaker! With 18 years of educational experience and a passion for fostering positive school culture, he's a true leader in the field. bit.ly/3TL6K5G

Introducing Dr. Minerva Garcia-Sanchez as a session panelist! With expertise in bilingual leadership and a focus on promoting multicultural awareness and equity, she brings valuable insights to our discussion. Join us at bit.ly/3TL6K5G

Introducing Elda Garcia as our panel moderator! With a passion for empowering students, educators, and leaders nationwide, Dr. Garcia excels at fostering collaboration and establishing key partnerships. Learn more more at http://bit.ly/3TL6K5G Imagine Learning

Excited to welcome Angelica Romano, Executive Director of HR at Glenbrook High School District 225, as a session presenter! With 24 years of education experience and a focus on impactful leadership, her insights are invaluable. Don't miss her session at bit.ly/3TL6K5G