Episode Summary: In this episode, Lizette talks about the impact of being “all in” in education, and being part of a “systematic change” through her dynamic EMS Talks event. She delves into her childhood experience of being educated in a system with no bilingual academic support, and how that shifted into a career in bilingual education where she fully evolved in her mindset of how that support should be provided in a way that “appreciates the bilingual mind”.  What does it really mean to be a culturally responsive educator? What methods are we using to really ensure we are in tune with our communities? How can we push ourselves past professional stagnation and into redeveloping our passion? How can we show our students that there is real world purpose in what we’re teaching them while instilling “habits of success”? These questions and more will be addressed as Lizette educates us with love to inspire us to reach higher heights as educators.

RBERNing Questions for this Episode: 

 1- What is EMS Talks and how does it benefit the community of ELL & ML educators and students?

2- What is “Educating with Love” and how can our listeners play an active role in its mission? 

3- What does it mean to truly connect with students, families, and educators and what are some practical tips on how to do so?

Guest BIO:  Lizette Roman is a proud TESOL member and conference presenter. Lizette Roman is recognized as a multilingual learner advocate. She is skilled in bilingual education methodology, culture, and family engagement. Prior to founding Educating with Love, Lizette was an elementary and middle school bilingual educator and MTSS coach in one of the most heavily integrated school districts on Long Island, NY. She is a strong professional with a master's in educational leadership and administration, currently an adjunct professor for bilingual education at Stony Brook University, NY, and Founder of Educating with Love. Lizette consults & educates teachers of multilingual learners to understand second language acquisition and instructional modifications that are beneficial for their students. Lizette creates and tailors PD to support teachers to thrive, inspire, and LOVE their bilingual students by providing educators with face-to-face workshops, one-on-one coaching, online courses, and webinars. One of her most current projects that Lizette feels is near and dear to her heart is EMS TALKS. Lizette is the founder of the event where over 40 local Long Island professionals and entrepreneurs are contacted and then elected by students to visit East Middle School in Brentwood, NY. Visitors share their life purpose and journey with immigrant and first-generation students. During this event, Educating with Love, LLC. presents a scholarship in memory of Roman’s father to support a multilingual child in seeking their American Dream!

Resources:

Websites/Social Media:

https://educatingwithloveny.com/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizette-roman-m-s-in-ed-0800a21a3/

IG: Educating_With_Love 

X (Formerly Twitter): LizetteRoman13

Update: This year, Lizette is a keynote speaker at the 4th Annual EMSTALKS event on March 20, 2025 where she will be awarding another student a scholarship to Mid-Island Air in her father’s memory.

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