Episode Details

Join host Pablo Muñoz for a thought-provoking conversation with his featured guest — Yvonne Williams.

Yvonne manages a team of 35 instructional coaches at the Wisconsin Center for Education Products and Services (WCEPS) and leads support for a consortium of WIDA partner districts.  She helped design and launch a new coaching program for domestic and international schools.  Yvonne coordinates collaboration and customized professional learning to strengthen instruction for multilingual learners.

1:03 - Introduction

2:07 - My Leadership Story

22:12 - Latino Identity, Power, and Culture

25:50 - Leadership Embracing Multilingualism

28:21 - Empower Students

31:25 - That's My Name, That's My Culture

35:14 - Elevating Voices

37:43 - How Do I Help My Newcomers?

40:34 - Guiding Principles

44:51 - Coda

Yvonne Williams is a dynamic leader and presenter who serves as the vice president of educator engagement at WCEPS.  She works closely with educators, delving into their goals and needs to chart a course that aligns seamlessly with their objectives.  Yvonne immigrated from Chihuahua, Mexico, to the United States at the age of five.  Her journey is marked by resilience and a pursuit of excellence.  As a former English language learner, Yvonne enriches her professional endeavors with a unique perspective.

Yvonne received an associate’s degree from the New Mexico Military Institute.  She holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Angelo State University.  Yvonne earned a master’s degree in bilingual and English as a second language education from NOVA Southeastern University.

LinkedIn:  linkedin.com/in/ywilliams68

Email:  yvonnewilliams610@gmail.com

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