Talking to Grandma S4 Ep40: Navigating Bilingualism in a Multicultural Family with Elisabet De Miguel
Dec 9, 2025
31:39
Welcome to Talking to Grandma, a weekly podcast about raising and teaching bilingual and multilingual kids. I’m Jenn Vargas-Pressman, educator, mother, and advocate for bilingualism in our communities.
In this episode of Talking to Grandma, we sit down with Elisabet De Miguel, a bilingual educator with more than 17 years of experience and a mother raising her children in a beautiful multicultural family.
Born in Soria, Spain, Elisabet grew up surrounded by books, music, and a deep love for learning—foundations that shaped her passion for teaching and language preservation. Now living in Houston, Texas and serving in Aldine ISD, she has dedicated her career to supporting bilingual students and helping families strengthen their children’s language development.
In our conversation, Elisabet reflects on:
✨ How she balances life as both a teacher and a mom
✨ Practical strategies she uses at home to foster bilingualism
✨ The role of community, technology, and parent involvement in raising bilingual kids
✨ The academic and emotional advantages bilingual children gain
✨ How language becomes a bridge between cultures, generations, and dreams
Whether you’re a parent, educator, or simply someone who values language and culture, this episode offers encouragement, insight, and inspiration for supporting bilingualism in your own home or classroom.
🎧 Tune in to hear Elisabet’s heartfelt story and her wisdom from nearly two decades in bilingual education.
In this episode of Talking to Grandma, we sit down with Elisabet De Miguel, a bilingual educator with more than 17 years of experience and a mother raising her children in a beautiful multicultural family.
Born in Soria, Spain, Elisabet grew up surrounded by books, music, and a deep love for learning—foundations that shaped her passion for teaching and language preservation. Now living in Houston, Texas and serving in Aldine ISD, she has dedicated her career to supporting bilingual students and helping families strengthen their children’s language development.
In our conversation, Elisabet reflects on:
✨ How she balances life as both a teacher and a mom
✨ Practical strategies she uses at home to foster bilingualism
✨ The role of community, technology, and parent involvement in raising bilingual kids
✨ The academic and emotional advantages bilingual children gain
✨ How language becomes a bridge between cultures, generations, and dreams
Whether you’re a parent, educator, or simply someone who values language and culture, this episode offers encouragement, insight, and inspiration for supporting bilingualism in your own home or classroom.
🎧 Tune in to hear Elisabet’s heartfelt story and her wisdom from nearly two decades in bilingual education.