WASHINGTON, Oct. 10, 2024 ~ Janet Estrada, principal at Ashley Elementary School in the Denver Public Schools, has been named the recipient of the 2024-2025 ALAS Scholarship sponsored by Curriculum Associates. The Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) selected Estrada for her dedication to serving Latinx students and her commitment to educational innovation and improvement.

Estrada will receive $10,000 towards her doctoral degree at Loyola University Chicago's Administration and Supervision Superintendent Endorsement Ed.D. program. As a first-generation Mexican-American leader, she sees this scholarship as a pivotal opportunity to further her education and fulfill her goal of becoming a superintendent.

"I am grateful for this scholarship as it will not only allow me to continue my education but also serve as a role model for my sons and other Latinx youth," said Estrada. "I am determined to use this opportunity to make a broader impact in education and champion equitable outcomes for all students."

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Estrada has been an active member of the Colorado Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents, serving as a board delegate. She has also participated in extensive leadership development through its Four Corners Latinx Leadership Academy.

Her passion for elevating marginalized populations and creating opportunities for her students is evident throughout her career in the Denver Public Schools. She has served as a teacher and administrator on multiple levels across various campuses since 2008.

In recognition of her impact at both the classroom and campus levels, Estrada was accepted as a CO-PILOT facilitator by the Colorado Education Association in 2022. In this role, she led professional learning opportunities focused on culturally responsive education for educators in Colorado. She was also selected as one of 19 fellows to participate in the University of Denver's Latino Leadership Institute, where she earned certification in executive leadership.

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Estrada holds a bachelor's degree in psychology and elementary education from the University of Colorado Boulder. She also has a master's degree in educational psychology and an administrative certification from the University of Colorado Denver.

"We are inspired by Janet Estrada's dedication to her students and community," said Elizabeth Bassford, vice president for content and implementation at Curriculum Associates. "We are proud to partner with ALAS on this scholarship and celebrate Janet as she continues on her leadership trajectory."

Ulysses Navarrete, ALAS executive director, also praised Estrada for her commitment to ALAS' mission of supporting and connecting leaders of Latino-serving schools and districts. "By supporting educators like Janet, we can make meaningful progress for students," he said. "We look forward to continuing our partnership with Curriculum Associates to honor individuals like Janet who are making lasting impacts in their communities."

Estrada will be presented with the ALAS Scholarship Award during the ALAS 21st National Education Summit in Portland, Oregon on October 9-11. This marks the 10th consecutive year that Curriculum Associates has partnered with ALAS on this scholarship.

To learn more about the ALAS Scholarship Awards, visit ALASEdu.org/Scholarship.

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