Supporting Language Development Across Every Classroom, with Ceci Gomez-Galvez

In this episode of Education Vanguard, host Justin is joined by Ceci Gomez-Galvez, a multilingual education leader and advocate for translanguaging pedagogy, culturally responsive practice, and equitable access for multilingual learners.

Ceci reflects on her journey into teaching at a young age in Guatemala, how her bilingual identity shaped her work, and why schools must move beyond the idea that more exposure to a single target language leads to better learning.

Together, they unpack common misconceptions about multilingual learners, explore the relationship between language and culture, and share practical examples of how language development can be supported across all subjects. The conversation also touches on collaboration, consulting, and how AI tools can support multilingual learners when used thoughtfully.

A valuable listen for school leaders, language specialists, and educators committed to inclusive, identity-affirming learning environments.