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Hector Montenegro

Dr. Hector Montenegro is an esteemed educator, consultant, and international speaker with over four decades of experience in public education and leadership development. Dr. Montenegro is an internationally recognized speaker, having delivered keynote addresses and conducted workshops in over 30 countries, including Russia, Japan, China, Germany, Mexico, Chile, Peru, Saudi Arabia, and Bahrain. He has collaborated with U.S. embassies as a special consultant on education reform initiatives.

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Education

Master’s Degree - Stanford University
Doctorate (Ed.D.) - University of Texas at Austin

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Expertise

Dr. Alberto Esquinca is an Associate Professor in the Department of Dual Language and English Learner Education at San Diego State University. His areas of expertise encompass:

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) – As a Senior District Advisor for the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL), he assists districts nationwide in implementing SEL programs.
STEM Education in Dual Language Contexts – Providing training and development to enhance EL instruction.
Latinx Student Identity and Persistence – Coaching administrators and instructional coaches to foster effective leadership.
Transnational and Transborder Education – Expertise in curriculum alignment, interactive teaching methods, and technology integration.
Equity and Social Justice in Education – Guiding systemic changes to improve educational outcomes.