Specializes in dual immersion programs and content instruction for ESL students. A native speaker of Spanish, she supports teachers in enabling students to reach their potential in any target language. Maribel started her career as a high school ESL teacher in low performing, highly impacted schools. Over her 25 year career, she has served as director of resource centers in Utah and New Mexico, developed instructional materials, taught Spanish as a second language, and worked as adjunct university faculty, principal and instructional coach.