Episode 12: In AWE of Lynn Colón-Advocacy Series
To launch this series, we welcome Lynmara Colón. She is the Director of English Learners Programs and Services in Prince William County, VA where she heads the office that provides comprehensive registration services to English Learners and immigrant children, and translation and interpretation services. Of the more than 90,000 students enrolled in PWCS, 26 percent receive services as English learners. These students represent 124 countries and 149 languages. Lynn is an advocate for students who speak another language. She is passionate about transforming education through digital learning and providing access to technology to all students. She also believes that every school should be run like Disney, providing students with magical experiences every day. She serves on the Scholastic Principal Advisory Board, Board of Directors of VSTE (Virginia Society for Technology in Education) , and is a WELV (Women Educational Leaders in Virginia) ambassador for her region. She was also recognized as a National School Board Association’s “20 to Watch.” Read about Lynmara:
https://www.pwcs.edu/news/2018-2019_n_e_w_s/director_of_english_learner_programs
Connect with Lynmara:
Lynmara on Twitter
Awe Inspiring Recommendation:
Dare to Lead by Brene Brown
A Note from Sarah:
Lynmara’s story inspires me in so many ways because she has lived a brave lifetime of overcoming her own self-limiting beliefs based upon expectations others put on her. Her star rises despite the potential to be doused, and she uses her story now to advocate strongly for others to be able to reach their potential as well. I am honored to know share more with you about Lynmara, and I believe in the magic of her message!
Blessings,
Sarah
