Leading Multilingual Learning

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  1. Access Without Compromise with Dalila Mendoza & Megan Fernando

    14 Jun

    Access Without Compromise with Dalila Mendoza & Megan Fernando

    Today we are delighted to welcome Dalila Mendoza and Megan Fernando from Taunton Public Schools in Massachusetts.    Dalila and Megan aren't just podcast guests - we've been lucky enough to work alongside them. Taunton Public Schools was one of Medley's earliest district partners, so while this conversation may be biased by how much Brandon admires their work, it's also grounded in collaboration, shared learning, and a deep appreciation for what they're building.   Dalila Mendoza is an educational leader with more than two decades of experience supporting students, teachers, and multilingual communities. She currently serves as Director of Multilingual Programs and Director of Title I in Taunton Public Schools. Throughout her career, she has worked as a teacher, literacy coach, assistant principal, adjunct professor, and instructor supporting educators across Massachusetts. As the daughter of Portuguese immigrants and an English learner herself, her personal journey navigating school while learning English has deeply shaped her passion for multilingual education and advocacy. Her colleague Megan Fernando has dedicated more than two decades to Taunton Public Schools and currently serves as the Instructional Coach at Martin Middle School. Born and raised in Taunton to Portuguese immigrant parents, she is a first‑generation American with deep roots in the community she now supports. Throughout her career in Taunton, Megan has served as a 4th, 5th, and 6th grade teacher, a math coach, and now an instructional coach, a role that allows her to support educators, strengthen instructional systems, and advocate for all students.

    47 min

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