My name is Glorinela Aguilera and I am the Interpreter/Translator for BSD.  I went to Kennedy Elementary, Dickinson Middle School, LaSalle HS and Adams HS.  After HS I went to IUSB and majored in General Studies with minors in Spanish and Latin American Studies.  I was born in Durango, Mexico and came to the US at the age of five. I am married to my high school boyfriend and we have two children, Victor and Santiago who attend McKinley DLI. Every year my family and I spend three weeks in Durango, Mexico so that my kids can connect with their roots, spend time with family and see where both my husband and I were born. In my free time I love to watch documentaries, read, and organize/clean and cook.  

My name is Lauren Riggs. This is my 19th year in education, and my 17th year in the South Bend Community School Corporation. I spent 13 years in the classroom with most of my experience teaching 2nd-grade EL. For the past 5 years, I have been a Digital Integration Specialist. My love for education started very young as I spent a lot of time in my parents’ classrooms. They both are former SBCSC teachers. I graduated from Ball State University and attended Holy Cross College to complete my ENL courses. I love to spend time with my family which includes my 2 sons, ages 6 and 10, my husband of 15 years, and our 2 energetic dogs named Rocky and McGee. My weeknights and weekends consist of watching my oldest play soccer and my youngest play baseball. As a family, we enjoy going on vacations, including our annual trip to the Indianapolis Children's Museum.

Holy Cross College 2013- BA in Fine Arts

I am a family man with a wife and two children ,11 and 7, who loves to help people in the city that he grew up in (South Bend). I have dedicated his life to working with the youth and sharing my artistic talents to help inspire the next generation of artists and community leaders. I enjoy spending time at my children’s sporting events, being with family and painting. 

BA, Social Work-Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana Medellin Colombia

I am from Colombia, had have lived in Colombia, Nicaragua, and Bolivia.

I enjoy spending time with extended family and friends. And in my spare time, I like going to the movies, traveling, going on walks, and volunteering in the community.

Bachelors in Psychology with a minor in Counseling and Human Services from IUSB Currently working on Masters in the Clinical Mental Health Graduate Program    I train in boxing and love to play soccer.      I also enjoy doing creative hands-on activities.

Bachelor's of Arts in Mass Communication with an emphasis in Television Media

I am from Monterrey N.L. Mexico and I lived there for a long time, I traveled a couple of times to the country of Spain, I really like the Spanish culture, especially the Bullfighter events.

I am a family man with a wife and a son. I like spending time with them, and we like to have a weekend to watch movies.

Bachelors in Psychology minor in Counseling and Human Services from IUSB

Currently enrolled in Clinical Mental Health Graduate Program at IUSB 

During my free time I like to train in boxing and play soccer

When I am not working out, and snuggling with my 3 dogs, I am spending quality time with my family. 

Currently majoring in Elementary Education. I have been working for the SBCSC since 2014. I was born in Chicago, Illinois. I moved to South Bend when I was 14 years of age. I love to spend time with family and friends. On Fridays I have movie nights with my family. In my spare time I enjoy working out and dancing and watching DIY television programs.

BA in Economics

Claremont McKenna College an Cal State Fresno

Worked 40+ years in Maritime Operations-Transportation/Logistics and Ports

Interesting fact- First time living in Tokyo, Japan, 1979, I got lost in the main train station. Suddenly, a Japanese girl approached me and Speaking Spanish guided me to the correct train lane. 

Married for 45 years, two sons and one daughter. All 3 graduated from the University of Notre Dame. 

Hobbies- Enjoy reading action/spy books, playing golf and working in the yard

My name is Maria Winston, I am the Bilingual Education Specialist at McKinley Elementary, I have been with SBCSC going on 12 years. I worked at PHM for six years before coming to SBCSC. 

I enjoy working with our students and their families as we build strong and long lasting relationships. I get great joy out of helping and serving our bilingual families with services not just within our school but with those offered in the surrounding community. Promoting a love for reading is one of my main priorities. 

I enjoy sharing my gift of art with students during the summer Migrant program and also as a way of promoting family activities and parent engagement throughout the school year. My hobbies revolve around art and staying as creative as possible. For relaxation I love to read a good book and going on motorcycle rides with my husband. 

I have three adult children who are married, therefore I now have a total of six children. They have given me the gift of four grandchildren who bring me abundant joy and keep me active and on my toes.  

 I am college educated and married to a wonderful lady from the Dominican Republic. 

 I enjoy riding my bike every day and gardening. 

Thank you for allowing me to serve the Hispanic community in South Bend.

Mayra Mercado-Estrada

-Ivy Tech Community College

- Associate of Applied Science (Medical Assisting)

-I have a small photography business that I started one year and half ago.

-I have two children Alina and Matthew and a doggy Speedy. We enjoy going on walks, beach, park and anything that involves going to Tres Mangos. 

Abigail Belmares. I went to Washington high school, currently a student at Indiana University of South Bend. I love to travel to Mexico every year to visit my family! I am a mother to 4 beautiful kids that I love spending time and doing fun activities with. 

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Hello, My name is Carmen Wilber. I am the Bilingual Education Specialist  at Wilson Elementary School.  I graduated with a bachelor degree in business. This is my  6th school year here at Wilson. I am here  to work with  the bilingual students and their families.  I also translate and interpret. I am from the Dominican Republic. I have been married for almost 11 years now. I have two wonderful children and our two pets  Sunny & Beane.  Outside of school I truly love spending time with my family and friends.  I also love to travel!

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My name is Reyna Bonilla. I was born in El Salvador. 

I came to this country when I was 10 years old.

I studied at Miami-Dade College and grew up in Homestead, Florida

My number one priority on my days off is to go to church with my family and give thanks to God for everything.

Helping others is my passion.

Hello, my name is Valeria Juarez-Martinez. Recent graduate of IU Bloomington with degree in Policy Analysis and Education Policy. I was born and raised here in South Bend and am part of Riley HS class of 2018. I also attended Kennedy Primary Academy and LaSalle Intermediate Academy. I am the oldest sibling of 3, one younger brother and one younger sister. My father is from Michoacan and my mother is from Sinaloa--I try to visit every year! A couple other fun facts about me are; I was my high school mascot, I studied abroad in India, and I joined an empowering Latina sorority in college! I love to travel and love talking. I'm excited to serve my community!