Ilianatacha Rosa was born in Puerto Rico and raised in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. She holds degrees from SUNY Cortland and SUNY Brockport, a Bilingual Extension from SUNY Oneonta, and a Certificate of Advanced Study in School Building and District Leadership from Le Moyne College.
Ms. Rosa taught in Bilingual and Dual Language programs for eight years and served as an instructional coach before becoming Vice Principal at the Syracuse City School District’s only Dual Language School.
A proud product of Bilingual and ENL programs, she grew up in a family that valued culture, heritage, and language—experiences that shaped her passion for multilingual education. She is committed to advocating for bilingualism, biliteracy, and equitable learning environments where all students feel seen, heard, and empowered.
Through mentorship and community engagement, Ms. Rosa works to uplift multilingual learners and inspire educators to embrace the transformative power of language and culture.
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