RIDE MLL Teacher of the Year
Past Winners:
Silvia Muñoz Ruiz - 2025
Raíces Dual Language Academy
Central Falls School District
Central Falls, RI
“I love witnessing the moment a student begins to gratify being bilingual or multilingual, realizing that their ability to navigate more than one language is a superpower.”
Suzanne Davis-Riley - 2024
Young Woods Elementary
Providence, RI
“ Mrs. Davis-Riley instills a belief in the potential of all students to succeed academically and personally. She emphasizes effort, perseverance, and resilience, helping students develop a growth mindset that transcends cultural barriers and empowers them to reach their full potential.”
Lisa Garcia - 2023
MLL Support Staff
Nathanael Greene Elementary School
Pawtucket, RI
"Lisa is constantly supporting the whole child and family."
Cathy Cabral- 2022
Silver Spring School
East Providence, RI
“I love what I do because my students are enthusiastic to learn and to share their experiences with me. It is gratifying to see them become successful learners. I have made connections with my students and families that last long after they have left my classroom.”
International Charter School
Pawtucket, RI
“It is so rewarding to see a language learner using his/her native language to make sense of his/her second language. I love when my former students come to visit us and demonstrate their appreciation for being at ICS. It is wonderful to see the benefits that dual language education brings to their future.”
Elisa Rivera- 2020
Raices Dual Language Academy
Central Falls, RI
“I admire my students’ dedication to demonstrate growth over time.”