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Elizabeth Fernandes is an English Language Development Teacher at Global Learning Charter School in New Bedford, Massachusetts. She is an experienced educator committed to working towards equity and academic excellence for all students, not only through her career, but in her community. Elizabeth is currently in her twelfth year of teaching. Although her journey as an educator started with teaching kindergarten, she has had the opportunity to teach and mentor students in all grade levels K-12. In addition to teaching she serves as the Bridge Coordinator of the Upward Bound Program through the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth which provides support and opportunities for low-income and potential first-generation college students and veterans to prepare for and succeed in higher education. In her role as Bridge Coordinator she recruits and aids students in grades 8 through 12 in the college admissions process. She is also currently serving as a WIDA Fellow Instructional Expert. In this role she serves as a classroom implementation expert and critical collaborator to the WIDA professional learning design team. As a first-generation Cape Verdean American and first-generation College graduate, she has a passion for social justice and advocating for immigrants, especially multilingual students, and youth who are economically underrepresented. Elizabeth strives to be a community advocate that empowers and brings together students, families, and the school community.