Andrea Mercado
Professional Learning Facilitator
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Andrea Mercado is a Professional Learning Specialist at WIDA, where she works with the WIDA Español team to resource and support educators serving Spanish bilingual and multilingual students. As a heritage Spanish language speaker and second-generation Colombian American, Andrea views her work as a way to uplift, encourage and empower educators and learners to reach their fullest potential. She has more than 20 years of experience in education, having worked in Florida, New York and Maine as a teacher, curriculum coordinator and consultant.
Andrea holds graduate degrees in Communication and Journalism from the University of Maine and in Foreign Language Education/TESOL from Florida International University. She also dedicates her time to nonprofit organizations advocating for equity and social justice.
Andrea holds graduate degrees in Communication and Journalism from the University of Maine and in Foreign Language Education/TESOL from Florida International University. She also dedicates her time to nonprofit organizations advocating for equity and social justice.