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Luz Alvarez-Sims is an assistant professor of practice in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Texas at Austin, specializing in Bilingual and Bicultural Education. In her current role, she serves as a cohort coordinator, supporting pre-service bilingual teacher candidates through professional development service (PDS) courses and internships in public schools. With over 15 years of teaching experience at the elementary and middle school levels, Luz has been actively involved in two-way dual language programs. She has contributed to committees at both public school and state district levels, serving as an advocate for bilingual education. Throughout her career, she has received multiple recognitions, including Campus Teacher of the Year from the Austin Area Association for Bilingual Education (AAABE), Bilingual Teacher of the Year from the Texas Association for Bilingual Education (TABE), and the Linden Heck Howell Award for the Teaching of Texas History from Humanities Texas.
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