Laura Quiñones, M.Ed., M.A.

Elementary School Principal | Bilingual Education Advocate | Educational Leadership

A Passionate Advocate for Bilingual Education and Cultural Identity

With approximately 27 years of experience in education, Laura Quiñones is a dedicated educational leader whose career spans classroom teaching, bilingual education, instructional coaching, mathematics instruction, and school administration.

Originally from Mexico, Laura brings a personal and professional commitment to preserving language, celebrating cultural identity, and helping children develop confidence in who they are. Since 2017, she has served as principal of Anderson Elementary School in Conroe Independent School District, Texas, where she promotes academic excellence, teacher collaboration, and a welcoming school environment.

Laura believes that children’s home languages, cultural backgrounds, and life experiences are strengths that enrich their education. Her leadership encourages Hispanic students to take pride in their heritage while developing the academic and literacy skills needed for lifelong success.

Educational Leadership & Professional Background

Laura joined Conroe ISD in 2007, serving as a classroom teacher and instructional coach at Anderson Elementary. Her dedication to teaching earned her the 2010–2011 Teacher of the Year recognition.

She later served as a district mathematics instructional coach and assistant principal at Patterson Elementary before returning to Anderson as principal.

Her academic qualifications include:

• Degree in Computer Science Engineering — Tecnológico de Monterrey
• Master of Education in Mathematics — Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez
• Master of Arts in Mathematics — Sam Houston State University
• Principal Certification — Lamar University
• Texas certifications in Mathematics and Bilingual Education

Through “The Anderson Way,” Laura emphasizes clarity, consistency, collective responsibility, and accountability, creating an educational culture in which teachers feel supported, families remain connected, and every child has opportunities to thrive.

A Shared Mission

Laura’s commitment to bilingual education and cultural identity closely reflects the mission behind Ahvian The Creative™. Her connection to the project began through Anderson Elementary, where bilingual educational resources from the series were purchased approximately two years ago. This existing connection represents something meaningful: the opportunity to bring bilingual literacy, emotional learning, and hands-on educational tools into authentic school environments. Both Laura and Ahvian The Creative™ share the belief that bilingualism is an educational strength and that children’s cultural identities should be celebrated throughout their learning journeys.

Together, they advocate for learning experiences that connect storytelling, vocabulary development, play, creativity, and social-emotional learning.

Why Laura Is Part of Our Educational Community

Laura contributes a valuable school leadership perspective to the growing community of educators and professionals supporting the Ahvian The Creative™ mission.

Her experience offers insight into:

• Bilingual Literacy & Language Development: Recognizing home languages as foundations for academic growth and communication.
• Culturally Responsive Education: Celebrating students’ Hispanic heritage, personal identities, and lived experiences.
• School Leadership & Instructional Support: Understanding how educational resources can complement classroom instruction and support teachers.
• Family & Community Engagement: Strengthening partnerships between schools, families, and bilingual communities.
• Student-Centered Learning: Supporting different learning needs through thoughtful instruction and meaningful educational experiences.

Her perspective reinforces our commitment to creating educational resources that support vocabulary development, early emotional awareness, academic learning, and meaningful family participation.

Sharing Our Educational Mission Beyond the Classroom

Laura and Mahiette Tarrago, creator of Ahvian The Creative™, will collaborate as co-presenters at two important educational conferences in 2027:

• NABE 2027 — Orlando, Florida National Association for Bilingual Education Conference
• World Literacy Summit 2027 — Oxford, United Kingdom

Together, they will share perspectives on bilingual storytelling, language development, cultural identity, creativity, and social-emotional learning.

Their presentations will explore how interactive bilingual games, storytelling, and multisensory educational experiences can help children build emotional vocabulary as a foundation for broader language and academic development.

This collaboration reflects a shared commitment to supporting educators, empowering families, and celebrating bilingual education.

Professional Skills & Expertise

• Educational Leadership & School Administration
• Bilingual Education & Cultural Responsiveness
• Mathematics Education & Instructional Coaching
• Curriculum & Instructional Support
• Teacher Mentorship & Professional Development
• Student-Centered Instruction
• Family & Community Engagement
• Data-Informed Educational Leadership

A Note of Gratitude

Laura, thank you for believing in the importance of bilingual education, for encouraging children to take pride in their language and cultural identity, and for the dedication you bring to your school community.

Your experience as an educator and principal, combined with your personal understanding of bilingualism and cultural heritage, represents the kind of educational leadership that inspires this mission.

Having you alongside us as we share Ahvian The Creative™ with broader educational communities is both meaningful and deeply appreciated. Behind every educational resource is a shared belief: every child’s language, emotions, culture, and potential deserve to be recognized, valued, and nurtured.

Thank you for being one of the women helping carry that belief forward.