Our Philosophy

At Espericueta Bilingual Education Consultancy, LLC, we believe that every student has the potential to become bilingual and biliterate while reaching academic success. We strive to provide students with the support they need to reach their language and academic goals. Our team of experts is committed to providing a student-centered approach, advocating for teachers and promoting bilingual education. With our collective experience in teaching, instructional coaching, school administration, and the promotion of bilingual education, we can help you ensure you are meeting the needs of your language learners.

Our Services

Program Design Needs Assessment
Program Design Consulting Services
Instructional Coaching
Professional Development
Individualized Support

Meet the Team

Founder & Educational Consultant

Esmeralda Espericueta, M.Ed

I have worked with language learners for 22 years in multiple capacities. I have served as a bilingual teacher in several program models, a dual language instructional coach, dual language campus administrator, and as a Bilingual/ESL and State Testing district coordinator. Most recently, I have focused on providing consulting and professional learning services to support implementation and refinement of dual

language programs in Texas and California, through CABE.

Professional Learning Specialist

Christina Leyva, M.Ed

With 19 years of experience in the field of bilingual education. I have served as a bilingual educator, instructional coach, early career teacher mentor, and professional learning specialist. My mission is to support the implementation and enhancement of Dual Language programs across Texas through tailored consulting, professional learning services, and personalized coaching.

Let’s work together to elevate bilingual education and unlock the full potential of every learner!

Professional Learning Specialist

Michelle Silva, M.Ed

¡Bienvenidos! I have worked with language learners for almost 20 years in multiple capacities. I have served as a bilingual teacher, dual language teacher, dual language interventionist and most recently a Bilingual Instructional Coach. As a coach, I supported teachers to improve their practice by providing coaching one on one and/or team coaching cycles, created and led professional development at the campus/district level that focused on best practices and authentic methods for teaching Emerging Bilinguals. I also helped developed the bilingual curriculum for the DL program. Currently, I provide consulting and professional learning services in Texas and California (CABE).

In my 29 years in education I have worked with many outside entities for help in planning and building a program, or at times tried to do something on my own. My experience with Esmeralda in creating a Dual Immersion Master Plan led to one of the most productive, insightful, and valuable accomplishments of our department. Esmeralda’s extensive knowledge in both pedagogy and logistics, and experience from different districts (in different states), guided our team to develop a sustainable, successful Dual Immersion program. Along the way she used methods to create the condition for change and harmony with a team so we could work to complete our vision. I can’t imagine doing this without her expertise. Our families and teachers will benefit from our partnership with Esmeralda!

Sheila Martinelli

EL Curriculum Program Specialist

Our Philosophy

How can we help?

Our Services

Meet the Team

Subscribe to Our Newsletter