About us
Álvarez Education is an educational company founded by an educator for educators. We believe that multilingual education is the future, where advocacy and equity are the standard. Join us on this journey to build a future where every learner thrives in a multilingual, equitable world.
Founded in 2024 by Dr. Mara Álvarez Delgado, Ph.D., Álvarez Education was born from the belief that narrow, data-driven goals and segmented approaches to academic achievement are insufficient to meet the growing need for authentic, equity-driven practices that support multilingual learners. Having served multilingual students and teachers both in and out of the classroom, Dr. Álvarez noticed that traditional resources often offer only a limited view of diversity or lack practicality for daily classroom use. She saw a clear need for tools that are both effective and adaptable, genuinely serving the diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds in today’s classrooms.
Teachers of multilingual students often struggle to adapt one-size-fits-all lesson plans to meet the varied linguistic and cultural needs of their students. Meanwhile, school leaders are challenged by the high costs and time demands of complex planning systems, which frequently leave educators feeling overwhelmed.
This was especially frustrating to Dr. Álvarez, who, as a Dual Language Specialist, saw firsthand how burnout among educators was accelerating due to systemic gaps in resource availability. She observed that campus-level decisions frequently prioritized market trends over the genuine needs of multilingual classrooms, resulting in standardized solutions that disregarded the essential roles of linguistic diversity and cultural responsiveness. These experiences inspired Dr. Álvarez to create Álvarez Education, with the mission of filling these gaps by providing resources that genuinely support and empower educators working in diverse, multilingual settings.
Today, Álvarez Education, led by Dr. Álvarez, has equipped countless teachers with actionable tools that have transformed multilingual learning experiences, empowering educators worldwide. Our mission is to transform education worldwide by empowering educators with inclusive, adaptable tools that honor cultural and linguistic diversity, nurture professional growth, and inspire meaningful student achievement.
Dr. Mara Álvarez
Founder & CEO
Multilingual educational leader and cross-cultural strategist with over a decade of experience in teaching, administration, and professional development. Dr. Mara Álvarez Delgado has founded Álvarez Education to empower educators through inclusive, data-driven resources that support multilingual classrooms. Dedicated to fostering cross-cultural understanding, she has actively built bridges among teachers, parents, and students to create cohesive, culturally responsive learning environments. Formerly, as a Dual Language Specialist and Assistant Principal, she supported large-scale instructional initiatives, designed and led professional development programs for K-12 educators, and championed innovative practices in bilingual and trauma-informed education. Through Álvarez Education, Dr. Álvarez Delgado continues to drive transformative change in multilingual education, equipping educators to inspire and support every learner.
