Mrs. Bella Esquenazi - Meet Your Teacher

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Bilingual Educator

Hello there! My name is
Mrs. Bella Esquenazi, I was born and raised in Texas but have traveled all over. I moved back to Laredo in 2007 and went back to school in 2020 for a Bachelor's Degree in Bilingual Elementary Education.

I've been happily married for 15 years and have five kids and two dogs, but I would love to have a kitty or a miniature cow- I love animals! I love to watch movies and create teacher resources (I have a digital store in Teachers Pay Teachers). I can't wait to spend the next year learning and growing with you!

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Bella Esquenazi has a robust background in International Business Management from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Bella has accumulated over eight years of experience in global commerce, where she excelled as a branch manager for a local brokerage company.

Transitioning to the healthcare sector, Bella served as a medical office assistant, focusing on public health outreach and patient education. In 2020, her passion for research, education, and advocacy led her to specialize in bilingual education. Bella has authored two children’s picture books about STEM and has published on the importance of investing in STEM education programs in underserved communities. Bella has a non-profit organization, STEM and Literacy Center of South Texas which mission is to empower students by integrating literacy and STEM education, fostering a lifelong love for learning, and preparing them for college, careers, and leadership opportunities. We are committed to bridging educational gaps. One program, Duffles of Love, aims to provide items of need and of comfort to youth experiencing instability or in-and-out of home care such as foster youth.

Her recent work includes a presentation at the 23rd European Conference on Literacy in Greece, where she highlighted the significance of STEM education in Hispanic communities. Bella’s publication, “Bridging the Gap from Classroom to Career for Hispanic Students in South Texas,” underscores her commitment to educational equity.