Erica Avila
WIDA Research Coordinator
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Erica is a Research Coordinator on the WIDA ELRP team. She facilitates communication, planning, and activities for research projects. Her collaborative work focuses on the education of multilingual learners in rural school districts. She joined WIDA with nearly two decades of experience as an ELL Coordinator in rural schools with students from diverse backgrounds and across all grade levels. She is a strong advocate for supporting multilingual learners and their families. Erica’s interests in connecting linguistics, research, and education have guided her throughout her career. She leads with a mission to foster English language development, support native language skills, and promote equity in education.