About me
Alestra Flores Menéndez is a biliteracy specialist who brings over twenty years of experience as an educator across diverse contexts; she has served as a Spanish dual immersion teacher, literacy coach, college English instructor and curriculum developer. Alestra has a long history of advocacy for empowering all students to reach their full potential, including multilingual students, students with special needs, and historically marginalized students. She has demonstrated her dedication to educators and the children of Latin America, the continental U.S., and Hawaii by providing instruction and professional development. Alestra’s professional pursuits are grounded in the belief that education is a life-long endeavor and the most impactful way to change lives.