Dr. Sabrina Nudo is an educator with over 30 years of experience in education.

She began her career as a Spanish teacher and later taught and served in leadership roles in a K–12 dual language school in Rochester, NY. She earned her doctorate in Educational Leadership: Program Evaluation from the University of Rochester and also teaches as a summer adjunct at SUNY Brockport.

Sabrina currently leads the Mid-State RBERN Team in providing professional development, technical assistance, and collaborating with educators and district leaders who support programs for English Language Learners and Multilingual Learners.

With 25 years of experience supporting English Language Learners (ELLs) and Multilingual Learners (MLs), she has a strong educational background in linguistics, world languages, and elementary education.

She has taught across K-12, college, and adult education, and is dually certified in ESOL, birth-2nd grade, and grades 1-6.

Recently completing a certificate of advanced studies in educational leadership for school building and district administration, her expertise includes the ELL identification process, NYSITELL/NYSESLAT administration and scoring, academic and linguistic demands, technical assistance, and organizing events like the Symposium on Emergent Multilingual Learners in Early Childhood and the PRHYLI celebration.

Jeni brings years of experience across education and research fields, with an academic background in Social Sciences and a Master’s degree in Human Resources(HR) from the University of Scranton. She has extensive experience in the retail industry, where her work has been closely tied to HR functions and people-focused strategies. Curious and globally minded, Jeni enjoys traveling and discovering new cultures in her free time.

Yasmeen Coaxum is an Adjunct Associate at Columbia University’s American Language Program.

She holds an MA in Applied Linguistics and Language Acquisition from the University of Barcelona. Yasmeen’s background in radio and television production, consumer marketing, and event coordination in New York City brings a wealth of business experience to the language-learning field.

With over 15 years of teaching experience, she specializes in English for Academic Purposes and Business English, having taught in diverse settings across Japan, Turkey, Germany, Spain, and the United States.

Yasmeen is a regular conference presenter, including at Columbia’s ALP Winter Conference, the NYS TESOL Applied Linguistics Winter Conference, the JALT CALL Conference in Japan, and TESOL International. She recently served on the Executive Board of NYS TESOL as Vice President Conference-Elect, where she organized a statewide conference for TESOL professionals.

Her research interests include computer-assisted language learning (CALL), mobile-assisted language learning (MALL), vocabulary acquisition, and pedagogical grammar. Currently, she is focused on leveraging instructional technology, particularly through podcasting and video creation, to enhance student motivation and accelerate English language proficiency.

Kimi is a dedicated educator with 20 years of experience supporting English Language Learners (ELLs) and Multilingual Learners (MLs). Her work has centered on serving diverse student populations, including newcomers, refugees, and Students with Interrupted Formal Education (SIFE), with a strong commitment to equity and access in education.

For 12 years, Kimi taught secondary ENL students in Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS), where she served as a Department Chair, leading program development and supporting fellow educators in delivering effective, culturally responsive instruction. She also coordinated a Newcomers Program, designed and implemented systems to support students’ academic, linguistic, and social-emotional transition into U.S. schools.

In addition to her classroom and leadership roles, Kimi contributed to FCPS’ ESOL Instructional Services for eight years, where she developed English Language Development (ELD) curriculum aligned with researched-based practices, Virginia State Standards, and WIDA language proficiency standards.

Throughout her career, Kimi has focused on creating inclusive, student-centered learning environments, advancing language development, and equipping educators with the tools to support multilingual learners at all stages of their academic journey.