Angello Villarreal, Ed.D.

Welcome - Bienvenidos

Professional Experience

Dr. Villarreal is a national award-winner educator who teaches Spanish at Freehold Township High School & also a Spanish Adjunct Professor at Monmouth University. Dr. Villarreal was born and raised in Callao, Peru.

Previously, Dr. Villarreal taught Spanish and ESL at an urban school in Central Jersey. He has utilized his experiences working with different types of demographics and educational needs to serve students better. Dr. Villarreal has presented at state and national conferences, have published multiple articles and chapter books related to his work and the needs of students and he just published two books called "Hispanic Scholar Perspectives on Education & Wellbeing" & "Hispanic Perspectives on Student Support and Community Empowerment". Both books were released in early 2025, and they both were award winners of the "Best International Books for Diverse Communities in the USA of 2025", by Evergreen Awards. These books are being displayed in multiple libraries across the country, including Ivy-League universities such as Princeton University and Brown University.

Advocacy is a center of Dr. Villarreal's philosophy as all his research, work, community service, mentorship, and leadership are towards serving the students and their families needs. From creating after-school programs to leading different projects, Dr. Villarreal believes working with the community is critical for the student's success.

Education

Monmouth University - Doctor in Educational Leadership

Dissertation titled: “Student Ambassador Program - Impact of Peer-Mentorship among English Language Learner students” (Defense Completed: 7/14/2021)

2022 ASCD - National Emerging Leader (Class 2022)

2022 JerseyCAN - Teacher Leader Fellow

2022 National Emerging PDS Leader Award

2021 Excellence in Educational Leadership Award

2021-2022 Monmouth University - Social Justice Academy

2021 Pi Lambda Theta Scholarship Award Winner

2020 Pi Lambda Theta Scholarship Award Winner

2021-2022 NAPDS - Antiracism Committee Member

Monmouth University - M.A.T. in Spanish, ESL & Bilingual/ Bicultural Education

2020 New Jersey Distinguished Clinical Intern Award Nominee

2020 Global Seal of Biliteracy - Professional Fluency Award

2019 Excellence in English as a Second Language Award

2019 Excellence in Master in the Art of Teaching Award

2019 Pi Lambda Theta Scholarship Award Winner

Teacher Resident at Long Branch Public Schools

Founder of NJEA - Preservice Chapter

Orientation Guide for Graduate Students

Montclair State University - B.A. in Spanish

Universidad de Nebrija - Study Abroad (Madrid)

Bergen Community College - A.A. in Exercise Science

Founder of the Fitness Club

Orientation Guide for International Students

K-12 Experience

Freehold Township High School - Spanish Instructor

Fulbright - Teacher Global Classroom Participant
TUMI USA - Professional Award
ACE-Ed - National Equity Champion in Education K-12
Founder of “The Brotherhood”
ASCD Champion in Education
ASCD Grant Awardee for FTHS
Spanish Curriculum - Implementation Team
Restorative Practices - FTHS Leadership Team
Advanced Restorative Practice - Team Leader
Title III - ELA/ESL Teacher (Summer - Freehold HS)
School Safety Team
Extended Essay Supervisor - IB Diploma Program

Long Branch Public Schools - ESL Instructor

Founder and advisor of the “Student Ambassador Program”
Created “First Annual Spanish Debate: AP Spanish vs. ESL Spanish”
Middle School & High School Teacher Leader - Family Literacy Program
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council Member - High School
ESEA (Title 1) High School Improvement Leader.
Curriculum Writer: “Race, Gender, and Ethnicity”
Curriculum Writer: “9-12 ESL”
ESL & Bilingual Tutor
2020 Elementary Virtual Summer Learning & Social-Emotional Facilitator
Long Branch District Reopening Committee Member
Long Branch High School Reopening Committee Member
WIDA certified - ACCESS for ELLs

Research Interest

My research passion emphasizes in providing more opportunities for students from different backgrounds, ethnicities, races, religions, and genders. By providing them a voice, children can strengthen their identity and become global citizens.

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