Cindy Valdez

Cindy Valdez, an EAL/D specialist and founder of Teach To Learn, shares her inspiring journey from the Philippines as a multilingual student. She emphasizes the importance of embracing home languages in classrooms and advocates for the inclusion of Indigenous dialects in language education. Discussing the diversity of EAL/D learners, Cindy highlights effective teaching strategies and the significance of whole-school approaches. With insights on cultural exchanges and supporting teachers, she passionately demonstrates how languages can be a powerful tool for connection and growth.