for the past 20 years serving as a classroom teacher, Reading Specialist, District ELAR Coordinator, and Lecturer in Education and Literacy. Throughout her career, she has spearheaded multiple literacy initiatives and has provided literacy support to district leaders, reading specialists, and educators. She has been recognized for her contributions and is the recipient of ILA’s Legends in Literacy Award, along with being the state recipient of H.E.B.’s Excellence in Education Elementary Leadership Award. Dr. Gonzalez-Garcia is currently the Executive Director and Literacy Consultant for Trinity Elite Education & Co.