Facilitator: Yvonne Oronoz-Williams

Yvonne Williams serves as the Director of Multilingual Learner Educator Engagement at WCEPS, where she leads a team of 35 coaches supporting schools nationwide in implementing programs that foster success for all students, with a special emphasis on multilingual learners. With over 29 years of experience in education, Yvonne has worked with students from kindergarten through high school and specializes in empowering educators with practical strategies to create inclusive learning environments. Her work focuses on collaboration with schools and districts to meet their unique goals, ensuring sustainable and impactful professional growth for teachers.

An immigrant from Chihuahua, Mexico, and a former English language learner, Yvonne brings a deeply personal perspective to her work. She holds a master’s degree in Bilingual Education and is a first-generation college graduate. A dynamic presenter, Yvonne is passionate about helping educators recognize and leverage multilingual students’ cultural and linguistic assets while enhancing educational experiences for all learners.